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Dairy-Free Dabo Kolo (Spiced Barley Snacks) recipe by Safe Plated

Dairy-Free Dabo Kolo (Spiced Barley Snacks)

Crunchy and flavorful Ethiopian barley snacks, spiced with berbere and made dairy-free. A great alternative to traditional Dabo Kolo.

40m4 servings
Contains wheatDAIRY-freeNUTS-free
250 cal|5g protein|35g carbs|10g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Barley Flour
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 2 tablespoons Vegan Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Berbere Spice Blend
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1In a bowl, combine the barley flour, water, melted vegan butter, berbere spice blend, and salt. Mix well to form a dough.
  2. 2Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface and cut into small, bite-sized pieces.
  3. 3Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. 4Fry the dough pieces in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes per batch.
  5. 5Remove the dabo kolo from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Substitutions

Dairy Butter → Vegan Butter

Dairy Free

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