Genfo (Barley Porridge)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Barley Flour
• 3 cups Water
• 1/4 cup Vegan Butter
• 1 teaspoon Berbere Spice Blend
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. 1In a large heavy-bottomed pot, bring the 3 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat (212°F / 100°C).
2. 2While the water heats, in a separate small saucepan, gently melt the 1/4 cup of vegan butter over low heat (approximately 200-250°F / 93-121°C). Stir in the 1 teaspoon of berbere spice blend and the 1/4 teaspoon of salt until well combined, then set this mixture aside.
3. 3When the 3 cups of water is at a rolling boil, gradually whisk in the 1 cup of barley flour. Continue whisking constantly for 1 to 2 minutes to ensure there are no lumps.
4. 4Reduce the heat to low (approximately 200-250°F / 93-121°C). Continue to cook the porridge, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, for 15 to 20 minutes. The porridge is ready when it has thickened considerably and pulls away from the sides of the pot as you stir, creating a clean space.
5. 5Carefully spoon the hot genfo into four individual bowls. Create a small well in the center of each serving.
6. 6Pour the prepared spiced vegan butter mixture into the well in the center of the genfo in each bowl.
7. 7Serve immediately.

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