Enkulal firfir
While it may appear to be nothing more than scrambled eggs, Ethiopia's enkulal firfir is not to be missed for breakfast. It's made with nitre kibe, Ethiopian spiced butter, and a mix of green and red peppers, chilli, tomatoes, and onions, all of which is scooped up with fresh, delectable bread rolls, which are typically still warm from the bakery. Enkulal firfir is distinguished by its brilliant yellow color, which translates to a considerably superior taste when compared to pale egg yolks in the west. Enkulal tibs is the name for the omelet variation. Be warned: after tasting enkulal firfir, your appreciation for scrambled eggs at home will never be the same.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs, 4 ounces red onion (1/2 onion), 1 to 2 jalapeno peppers (chopped), 1 tomato, whole (diced), Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
- Dice red onion, jalepeno and tomatoes.
- Heat and oil a large pan.
- Add diced red onion, jalepeno peppers and tomatoes, cook until semi soft (don’t overdue it!)
- Crack and stir eggs in bowl, add the eggs and scramble it with the cooked onion, peppers and tomatoes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve Hot alongside bread.
- Serve with Ful (Crushed Fava Bean side) and with Injera (Ethiopian flatbread or pita bread)
