Chechebsa (Cracked Flatbread)
Pieces of kitcha (unleavened flatbread) are quickly pan-fried with spiced clarified butter and honey, creating a sweet and savory breakfast dish.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Kitcha (Ethiopian unleavened flatbread)
- 3 tbsp Ethiopian spiced clarified butter (Niter Kibbeh)
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1 tsp Berbere spice blend
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Tear the 4 pieces of Kitcha (Ethiopian unleavened flatbread) into small, bite-sized pieces.
- 2Place a 30.48 cm skillet over medium heat, which is 175°C.
- 3Add the 3 tbsp of Ethiopian spiced clarified butter (Niter Kibbeh) to the hot skillet. Let it melt and shimmer for about 30 seconds.
- 4Carefully add the torn Kitcha pieces to the skillet. Pan-fry the Kitcha for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the pieces are lightly browned and feel crispy to the touch.
- 5Drizzle the 2 tbsp of Honey evenly over the Kitcha in the skillet.
- 6Sprinkle the 1 tsp of Berbere spice blend over the honeyed Kitcha.
- 7Stir everything together gently for 1 minute to ensure the honey and spice coat all the Kitcha pieces.
- 8Serve the Chechebsa immediately.
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