Ga'atWheat Porridge with Spiced Butter
Ga'at is a thick Eritrean porridge traditionally served as a mound with a well of seasoned butter or sauce in the center. This version uses whole-wheat flour and berbere-spiced niter kibbeh.
Prep
10m
Cook
25m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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Porridge
- 400gWhole Wheat Flour
- 900mlWater
- 6gSalt
Butter Sauce
- 50mlNiter Kibbeh
- 10gBerbere
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Method
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- 01
Bring the water to a gentle simmer at 95°C (203°F) in a sturdy pot.
- 02
Whisk in the whole wheat flour gradually, stirring constantly so the mixture stays smooth.
- 03
Add the salt and continue stirring until the porridge becomes very thick and pulls away from the sides of the pot.
- 04
Warm the niter kibbeh gently and stir in the berbere.
- 05
Shape the porridge into a mound, make a small well in the center, and pour in the butter sauce.
- 06
Serve immediately while hot.
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