Quanta Firfir Recipe
Quanta Firfir is a traditional Ethiopian dish made with dried beef and injera, often seasoned with spices and served as a savory meal. This version emphasizes a rich blend of berbere spices and is enhanced with the flavor of spiced butter, giving it a fragrant and hearty profile. Here's how to make this delicious dish at home.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
Prepare the Dried Beef
Soak the dried beef in water for about 30 minutes to soften. Drain and cut into small pieces.
Cook the Beef
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Add Spices
Add the prepared dried beef to the skillet along with the berbere spice mix, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the beef is browned and cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
Incorporate Niter Kibbeh
Stir in the spiced butter (Niter Kibbeh) and allow it to melt and coat the beef mixture evenly.
Combine with Injera
Tear the injera into bite-sized pieces and gently mix them into the beef mixture, allowing the flavors to meld together. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Serve
Serve warm, garnished with additional berbere spice if desired.
