Ethiopian Kitfo

Ingredients

• 500g beef sirloin, very finely minced (or chopped)
• 3 tbsp niter kibbeh (or butter with 1/2 tsp cardamom)
• 2 tsp mitmita (Ethiopian chilli mix) or 1 tsp cayenne + 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cardamom
• Salt
• To serve: chopped onion, fresh cottage cheese (ayib), greens

Instructions

1. Melt the niter kibbeh in a pan over low heat.
2. Add the mince and cook for just 2-3 minutes — it should still be slightly pink.
3. Stir in the mitmita, cardamom and salt.
4. Take off the heat immediately.
5. Serve warm, not hot.

Serving suggestions

• Serve with injera, fresh cheese and greens.

Storage & reheating

Best fresh; do not store.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

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