Ethiopian Barley Porridge (Genfo) with Spiced Butter
A warm and comforting Ethiopian breakfast porridge made from barley flour, served with a spiced butter mixture.
5m prep + 15m cook4 servingsSafety: 95/100
Contains wheatSHELLFISH-free
280 cal|7g protein|45g carbs|8g fat|5g fiber
Ingredients
- 1 cup Barley Flour
- 3 cups Water
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 4 tablespoons Dairy-Free Butter Substitute
- 1 teaspoon Berbere Spice Blend
- 0.5 teaspoon Niter Kibbeh Spice Blend (substitute)
Instructions
- 1In a saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil.
- 2Gradually whisk in barley flour, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- 3Reduce heat to low and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently, until the porridge thickens and becomes smooth.
- 4While the porridge is cooking, melt dairy-free butter substitute in a separate small pan.
- 5Stir in berbere spice blend and Niter Kibbeh Spice Blend substitute and heat through.
- 6Serve the porridge hot, topped with the spiced butter mixture. Traditionally it is served with a hole in the middle filled with the spiced butter.
Substitutions
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