Porridge
Genfo (Barley Porridge with Spiced Butter Well)
About
A thick, comforting Amhara highland breakfast porridge, moulded into a mound with a crater of melted niter kibbeh and berbere in the centre that each spoonful is dipped into.
Equipment
- Heavy saucepan
- Sturdy wooden spoon
- Small pan
- Serving bowl
Ingredients
Barley flour (or roasted wheat flour)2 cups
Water4 cups
Salt1 tsp
Niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter)4 tbsp
Berbere spice blend1.5 tbsp
Plain yoghurt (optional, to serve)1/2 cup
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