Genfo (Gluten-Free Ethiopian Porridge)
A hearty and warming gluten-free Ethiopian porridge, Genfo, made with barley flour substitute and spiced butter.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Sorghum Flour
- 4 cups Water
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 6 tablespoons Niter Kibbeh (Ethiopian Spiced Butter)
- 1 tablespoon Berbere spice blend
- 1/2 cup Yogurt or Cottage Cheese (optional)
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1In a large pot, bring water and salt to a boil.
- 2Gradually whisk in the sorghum flour, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- 3Reduce heat to low and continue cooking, stirring frequently, for about 20-25 minutes, or until the porridge is thick and smooth.
- 4While the porridge is cooking, melt niter kibbeh in a separate small pan.
- 5Stir in berbere spice blend and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 6To serve, make a well in the center of the porridge in each bowl.
- 7Pour a generous amount of spiced butter into the well.
- 8Serve immediately, optionally with a dollop of yogurt or cottage cheese on the side.
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