Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 lb. freshly ground beef
- 1/4 cup Ethiopian spiced butter (niter kibbeh)
- 1/4 cup mitmita (Ethiopian spice blend)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- Salt to taste
Special equipment needed:
- Meat grinder or food processor
- Mixing bowl
- Serving dish
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Grind the beef using a meat grinder or food processor.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, spiced butter, mitmita, onion, and parsley.
3. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
4. Add salt to taste.
5. Serve the kitfo in a traditional Ethiopian serving dish.
Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
5. Temperature:
Room temperature
Serving size:
4 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 350
Fat per serving: 25g
Protein per serving: 25g
Carbohydrates per serving: 2g
Fiber per serving: 0g
Sugar per serving: 0g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- If you can't find Ethiopian spiced butter, you can substitute regular butter and add a pinch of cumin and coriander.
- If you can't find mitmita, you can substitute a mixture of cayenne pepper, paprika, and ground cardamom.
Variations:
- You can add garlic to the kitfo for extra flavor.
- You can serve the kitfo with injera (Ethiopian flatbread) for a traditional Ethiopian meal.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the beef is freshly ground for the best flavor.
- Mix the kitfo well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Serve the kitfo at room temperature for the best flavor.
Storage instructions:
- Store leftover kitfo in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Kitfo is traditionally served at room temperature and should not be reheated.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the kitfo on a traditional Ethiopian serving dish.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or sliced tomatoes.
Garnishes:
- Fresh parsley
- Sliced tomatoes
Pairings:
- Injera (Ethiopian flatbread)
- Ethiopian coffee
Suggested side dishes:
- Ethiopian lentil stew (mesir wat)
- Ethiopian cabbage and carrot dish (tikil gomen)
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the kitfo is too spicy, you can add more butter to mellow out the heat.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to use freshly ground beef and handle it safely to avoid foodborne illness.
Food history:
- Kitfo is a traditional Ethiopian dish made with raw beef and spices.
Flavor profiles:
- Kitfo is spicy and flavorful, with a rich, buttery taste.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve the kitfo with injera and other traditional Ethiopian dishes for a complete meal.
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Region: Ethiopian