Eritrean-style Injera
A fermented flatbread made with teff flour and water, with a thin, porous texture. Makes 4 servings; active preparation and cooking are approximate estimates of about 10 minutes each, plus 32–48 hours of fermentation.
Injera is a fermented flatbread served with stews and used to scoop them up. This version uses teff flour, water, and salt: the batter ferments, then cooks in a pan without flipping until holes appear and the surface dries. The quantities make about 4 servings; active time is an estimate.
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Method
- 01
Mix and ferment
Gradually mix the teff flour with the water, stirring until you have a pourable batter without lumps. Cover the bowl and leave to ferment at room temperature for 32–48 hours.
Ready to continue when: The batter smells sour and has bubbles or foam on the surface.
- 02
Season the batter
After fermentation, skim off any foam on the surface, if present, and stir the salt into the batter until evenly distributed.
Ready to continue when: The salt is incorporated and the batter remains pourable.
- 03
Cook the injera
Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Pour in a thin layer of batter in a spiral from the edge toward the center. Cook without flipping until holes appear and the surface looks dry; remove the flatbread and repeat with the remaining batter.
Ready to continue when: The surface is dry and covered with small holes, and the flatbread can be lifted from the pan in one piece.
10 min
Ingredients
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