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Ethiopian · PANTRYHOP RECIPE

Kicha Fitfit

25 minutes · 4 servings · vegetarian

Kicha fitfit is a common quick meal made from torn unleavened bread mixed with aromatics.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 medium tomato, finely chopped
  • 2 scallions, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon mild paprika or berbere

Let’s make it

  1. Mix flour, salt, and water to make a thick batter. Let it rest 5 minutes.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pour in the batter and cook like a thick pancake, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  3. Tear or chop the cooked kicha into pieces.
  4. Warm the remaining oil and butter with tomato, scallions, and paprika. Toss with the kicha and heat 2 minutes more.

Use paprika instead of berbere for a gentler flavor.

Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.

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