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Easy 50 min~240 kcal 5/10
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Injera
An Ethiopian fermented teff flatbread with a tangy flavor, spongy surface, and soft texture for scooping stews.
Medium⏱️ 44 min📖 1 min readServes 8~180 kcal🇪🇹 Ethiopian🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 24 min cook
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 44 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking24 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
For the dough
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Teff flour
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Rice flour
- 3 cup(~600 ml) Water
- 0.8 tsp(~4 ml) Salt
For the pan
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Vegetable oil
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Instructions
- 1
Mix the teff flour, rice flour, and 2 cups of the water in a glass bowl.
- 2
Cover the batter and ferment it at room temperature for 24 hours until tangy.
24 hr1440:00 - 3
Pour off the excess water on top, then add the remaining water and salt to make a pourable batter.
- 4
Lightly oil a nonstick pan with vegetable oil and heat it over medium heat.
2 min02:00 - 5
Pour the batter into the pan in a spiral and cover with the lid.
- 6
Cook the injera without flipping for 3 minutes, until holes open and the surface dries.
3 min03:00 - 7
Soften the cooked injera between cloths for 10 minutes, then serve.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Do not stir the batter often with a metal spoon; if the fermentation bubbles collapse, the injera surface will not form its little eyes.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve injera as an edible base under misir wot, vegetable stew, or lentil stew.
Nutrition (per serving)
~180
kcal calories
5
g protein
36
g carbs
2
g fat
Protein 11%Carbs 79%Fat 10%
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.
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FAQ
How many servings does Injera make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Injera take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 24 minutes; 44 minutes in total.Is Injera difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Injera have?
Approximately 180 kcal per serving. Protein: 5g, carbs: 36g, fat: 2g.Is Injera allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Injera belong to?
This recipe belongs to Ethiopian cuisine.How many ingredients does Injera need?
This recipe needs 5 ingredients.
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