Ethiopian Cuisine

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Thick, Flavorful Stews. The main dish in Ethiopian cuisine is called wat, a delicious, often spicy stew that's cooked low and slow until it's thick and packed with flavor. You might find meat, vegetables, or both simmered together in aromatic spices.

Giant Spongy Flatbread. Injera is a huge, squishy flatbread that's about as wide as a large pizza, made from fermented teff flour (a tiny grain from Ethiopia). It's slightly sour, a little tangy, and the perfect scoop for picking up bites of stew.

Eating with Your Hands. Ethiopians traditionally eat with just their right hands, no forks or spoons needed! You tear off pieces of injera and use them to grab bites of wat and other dishes, making it fun and interactive.

Bold and Spicy Flavors. Ethiopian food is known for being quite spicy, with lots of chili peppers and warming spices mixed into the dishes. But there are also mild options if you prefer something gentler.

Special Ancient Grain. Teff is a tiny grain native to Ethiopia that's been grown there for thousands of years. It's ground into flour to make injera and is packed with nutrition.