Kitcha Fit-Fit (Torn Flatbread with Spiced Butter)
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Kitcha Fit-FitTorn Flatbread with Spiced Butter

Kitcha fit-fit is an Eritrean breakfast of torn unleavened flatbread tossed with berbere-spiced butter. A fresh tomato and onion salad provides a bright contrast to the rich bread.

Prep

25m

Cook

20m

Serves

4

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
501kcal

Calories

16g

Protein

13g

Fat

89g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

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Ingredients

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4

Bread

  • 450g
    Whole Wheat Flour
  • 300ml
    Water
  • 6g
    Salt

Sauce

  • 40ml
    Niter Kibbeh
  • 12g
    Berbere

Salad

  • 3pcs
    Tomato (chopped)
  • 1pcs
    Onion (finely chopped)
  • 20ml
    Lemon Juice

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Method

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6 steps
  1. 01

    Mix the whole wheat flour, salt, and water into a smooth dough. Rest it briefly, then divide and roll it into thin rounds.

  2. 02

    Cook the bread rounds on a hot flat pan over medium heat, about 200°C (392°F), until set and browned in spots on both sides. Tear the cooked bread into bite-size pieces and place them in a large bowl.

  3. 03

    Warm the niter kibbeh gently and stir in the berbere until evenly mixed.

  4. 04

    Pour the sauce over the torn bread and toss until the pieces are evenly coated.

  5. 05

    Combine the tomatoes, onion, and lemon juice in a bowl and mix well.

  6. 06

    Serve the torn flatbread warm with the fresh salad on the side.

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