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Easy 16 min~360 kcal 7/10
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Genfo
An Ethiopian breakfast porridge made by stirring barley flour into hot water, served with spiced butter in the center.
Easy⏱️ 30 min📖 1 min readServes 4~340 kcal🇪🇹 Ethiopian🌍 Full translation
8 min prep 22 min cook
- #Under 30 min
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 30 min- Prep8 min
- Cooking22 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the porridge
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Barley flour
- 3 cup(~600 ml) Water
For the sauce
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Butter
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Berbere spice
General
- 0.8 tsp(~4 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Bring the water and salt to a boil in a pot.
- 2
Add the barley flour all at once and stir quickly with a wooden spoon.
- 3
Cook the porridge over low heat for 18 minutes, pressing and stirring.
18 min18:00 - 4
Melt the butter and mix it with the berbere.
- 5
Transfer the genfo to a bowl and make a hollow in the center.
- 6
Pour the spiced butter into the center and serve.
💡 Tip: Add the flour all at once and stir with force; genfo should be smooth and elastic.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Pour spiced butter into the center and serve with yogurt or plain tea.
Nutrition (per serving)
~340
kcal calories
9
g protein
54
g carbs
11
g fat
Protein 10%Carbs 62%Fat 28%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Genfo make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Genfo take?
Prep 8 minutes, cooking 22 minutes; 30 minutes in total.Is Genfo difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Genfo have?
Approximately 340 kcal per serving. Protein: 9g, carbs: 54g, fat: 11g.Which allergens does Genfo contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Genfo belong to?
This recipe belongs to Ethiopian cuisine.How many ingredients does Genfo need?
This recipe needs 5 ingredients.
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