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TBC-XTC t1_j24xstt wrote

Looks good.....where's the stew?

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Ho_Lee_Fuk_20 t1_j2517gv wrote

Everything looks good but - Trouble is the injera has the consistency and (imagined) taste of a used burn bandage - am not a fan!

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GillianOMalley t1_j25236i wrote

Did you make the injera yourself?

I used to feel bad that I didn't have the talent until I saw the "Mama Fresh Injera" truck making its deliveries around Addis Ababa. Ain't nobody got time for that.

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hanky2 t1_j256fo1 wrote

Jesus that bread is triggering some major trypophobia lol.

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PI_Dude t1_j2575kx wrote

Never eaten african food, but I'd like to try this. Looks good, although I have no idea how fermented bread may taste like.

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DarthGrit t1_j258lvm wrote

Looks so dry, I’m getting dehydrated just by looking at it

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Bunsky t1_j25acp6 wrote

Replying to PI_Dude (#1,154,532)

It's like a sourdough pancake, with a bubbly texture a bit like a crumpet. Delicious.

Usually Ethiopian food is pretty saucy and looks more flavourful - this isn't a very representative sample in general.

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Chelbaz t1_j25axon wrote

Enjoy!

For anyone wondering, it's delicious and made even better accompanied by other Ethiopian dishes.

My first experience with injera was in a sort of food chemistry course that focused on bread. We took a little field trip to an Ethiopian joint and my hungover ass was baffled by the injera bread. I was honestly wondering if it was something we could eat because it had the texture and springiness of computer packing foam. But, in reality, that makes it the perfect sauce absorber.

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PI_Dude t1_j25b2xc wrote

Replying to Nickthedick55 (#1,155,087)

> I just love foods with fermentation.

That's cool. I love fermented food too. It's rare to meet someone whom does. In may family and my friends circle, no one does. Even though all know fermented food is very healthy.

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TheMeanGirl t1_j25bflt wrote

I want to eat more Ethiopian food, but the bread triggers my trypophobia so badly.

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GrinAndBeerIt t1_j25ch3h wrote

I know it tastes good, but Ethiopian food is the least appetizing cuisine I've ever seen.

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literallyamutant t1_j25gabx wrote

Replying to PI_Dude (#1,155,060)

It’s like an earthier sourdough; it’s generally made with teff flour, not wheat, but barley and millet can be used if teff isn’t available. It’s chewy and sour/tangy, but the sponge texture really absorbs up the sauces of the stews that it’s served on top of/with. It’s very tasty, and (imho) easier to digest than if you were eating wheat bread in the same quantities.

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yamaha2000us t1_j25iela wrote

Love Ethiopean food! Except for the flatbread.

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phantalien t1_j25j1lo wrote

I notice that the tag says gluten free. Just an FYI not all injera is gluten free only the ones made out of pure teff. Please check the label of your injera just in case you have adverse effects from gluten.

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Caria99 t1_j25n7v8 wrote

Looks good. Trust you enjoyed it.

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False-Honey3151 t1_j25pyk1 wrote

I follow microbiology sub and I thought that it is a petri dish with the most interesting stuff growing on it. :D

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fsster t1_j25sq9f wrote

Gluten free too gotta love Teff

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Kyte22 t1_j2631t8 wrote

I had this dish at a restaurant in Amsterdam once! They also served beer made from fermented coconut water. It was litterally one of the best meals I ever had in my entire life. I believe this dish is traditionally served with an orange spiced stew made from chickpea flour. The name escapes me, but I think it starts with a J and sounds more like a japanese word than what I would associate with etheipian, but Who am I to say, I speak neither of those languages 😋.

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literallyamutant t1_j26af6m wrote

Replying to Nickthedick55 (#1,159,044)

Definitely recommend! Ethiopian food is very vegetarian/vegan-friendly, but you’ll see lots of chicken, beef, and lamb on the menu, as well. If you’re new to the cuisine, find a place that offers combo plates (usually 3-4 smaller portions of the veg dishes, and 2-3 smaller portions of the meat dishes) and order one veg and one meat, if you eat meat, combo to split with a pal and have enough leftover to take home. You’ll get a good idea of the flavor palette, and definitely make sure you try a dish that’s flavored with berbere.

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turdpimpin t1_j26b408 wrote

I love Ethiopian food!! Injera that’s soaked up the juices from the meat….🤤

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Kyte22 t1_j26iz12 wrote

Replying to GillianOMalley (#1,164,167)

Yeah that's the one. I was thinking Orange the colour, not the fruit 😋 it has an orange colour and a spicy taste.

How that name could escape me, I have no clue. I litterally have a pack of white snuff also called Shiro laying on the table right beside me 😂

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voodoohotdog t1_j26tq5o wrote

Just had a big feed of Ethiopian food two days ago. Love injara.

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spideytrey t1_j26vtr4 wrote

When you eat that sponge bread after it's done soaking up all of the other flavors on the plate?

Heavenly.

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AlwaysForgetsPazverd t1_j2723r1 wrote

OMG! I forgot about Ethiopian flatbread. I gotta find some of that-- so dang good. looks great.

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Ensyfair OP t1_j27xq6v wrote

Replying to Kyte22 (#1,160,924)

We actually made Shiro, but it was sooooooo spicy i (as a Dutch person) didn't dare to use it and my friend (Ethiopian) even atmitted that it was incredibly spicy.

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GeebusNZ t1_j2871ea wrote

I've eaten Etheopean cuisine only one time, and I want SO MUCH to have another go at it!

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