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Easy Kitcha Fitfit: Ethiopian Flatbread with Berbere Ghee
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Easy Kitcha Fitfit: Ethiopian Flatbread with Berbere Ghee
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Easy Kitcha Fitfit: Ethiopian Flatbread with Berbere Ghee

Discover how to make Kitcha Fitfit, a beloved Ethiopian breakfast or snack. This simple recipe features a thin, unleavened flatbread (kitcha) torn into pieces and mixed with spiced clarified butter (tesmi/ghee) and berbere. A comforting taste of childhood, perfect for sharing. Top with fresh yogurt for a complete experience.
#Ethiopian
#Flatbread
#Kitcha Fitfit
#Breakfast
#Spicy
#Vegetarian
Kitcha dough
Kitcha dough

Recipe Information

10m
Prep Time
25m
Cook Time
35m
Total Time
2
Servings
Easy
Ethiopian
Swedish
Nutrition (per serving)
400
Calories
10g
Protein
50g
Carbs
20g
Fat
Cooking Kitcha
Cooking Kitcha

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour

    300 ml
  • Salt

    1 teaspoon
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  • Water

    400 ml
  • Tesmi (Ghee Butter)

    1 tablespoons
  • Berbere spice

    1 tablespoon
  • Yogurt
    (for topping)

    To taste quantity
Servings: 2
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Torn Kitcha pieces
Torn Kitcha pieces

Instructions

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  • 1

    In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and water until a loose but firm dough forms.
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    In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and water until a loose but firm dough forms.
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    Adjust water or flour to achieve desired consistency.
  • 2

    Add the salt to the dough and stir to combine evenly.
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    Add the salt to the dough and stir to combine evenly.
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    Ensure salt is evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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  • 3

    Heat a pan over medium heat and cook the flatbread on both sides for approximately 10 minutes per side, until golden brown.
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    Heat a pan over medium heat and cook the flatbread on both sides for approximately 10 minutes per side, until golden brown.
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    Cook until golden brown and slightly crisp.
  • 4

    Break the cooked flatbread into small, bite-sized pieces.
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    Break the cooked flatbread into small, bite-sized pieces.
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    Tear into small, bite-sized pieces for easier mixing.
  • 5

    In a separate small pan, gently melt the tesmi (ghee butter) and mix it with the berbere spice to create a fragrant sauce.
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    In a separate small pan, gently melt the tesmi (ghee butter) and mix it with the berbere spice to create a fragrant sauce.
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    Melt ghee gently and mix with berbere for an aromatic sauce.
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  • 6

    Combine the torn kitcha pieces with the spiced ghee in a bowl, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.
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    Combine the torn kitcha pieces with the spiced ghee in a bowl, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.
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    Ensure all kitcha pieces are evenly coated with the spiced ghee.
  • 7

    Serve the Kitcha Fitfit immediately while warm, topped with fresh yogurt.
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    Serve the Kitcha Fitfit immediately while warm, topped with fresh yogurt.
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    Serve immediately while warm, topped with a dollop of fresh yogurt.
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