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Genfo (Ethiopian Porridge)
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Genfo (Ethiopian Porridge)

7 ingredients 6 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

988
Calories
17g
Protein
27g
Fat
171g
Carbs

Counts 8 of 10 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Barley 1 cup cooked (157g) 193
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Honey 1 tbsp (21g) 64
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0
Nigella Seed not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup roasted barley flour
  • 2 cups water
  • ¼ teaspoon salt , or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons niter kibbeh (Ethiopian spiced clarified butter), regular butter, or oil
  • Honey or sugar , to taste
  • Mitmita spice or berbere spice (optional, for added heat and flavor)
  • Fresh nigella seeds or cinnamon (optional, for garnish)

Directions

1

In a medium-sized pot, whisk together the roasted barley flour and water until smooth and well combined.

2

Place the pot over medium heat and cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens and reaches a porridge-like consistency. This usually takes about 10–15 minutes. Keep stirring the mixture constantly while cooking to prevent lumps from forming.

3

Add the salt and continue to stir until well incorporated.

4

Stir in the niter kibbeh, and mix well.

5

Taste and adjust the salt if needed.

6

Serve the genfo hot in bowls. Drizzle honey or sprinkle sugar over the porridge to sweeten it according to your taste. Optionally, sprinkle mitmita or berbere spice over the genfo for added heat and flavor. Garnish with nigella seeds or a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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