Ethiopian Kitfo
Finely minced beef seasoned with mitmita and spiced butter, served with gomen, ayib, and kocho.
Kitfo is an Ethiopian dish associated with the Gurage tradition. This version is served warm, but the beef remains raw or only lightly heated. Hands-on preparation takes about 15 minutes; the quantities and yield are set for four servings.
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Method
- 01
Warm the gomen
Warm the gomen in a pan over medium heat with 1 tablespoon of the niter kibbeh, the berbere, and 1 teaspoon of the mekelesha. Stir for about 2 minutes, then transfer it to the serving plate.
Ready to continue when: The gomen is hot and evenly mixed with the spices.
2 min - 02
Warm the spiced butter
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the remaining niter kibbeh with the mitmita and the remaining mekelesha. Stir for 1 minute, until the spices are incorporated.
Ready to continue when: The butter is fluid and the spices are blended in without scorching.
1 min - 03
Mix and briefly warm the beef
Add the minced beef to the butter-and-spice mixture, stirring to coat it. Warm over low heat for about 1 minute, just until lukewarm; this traditional preparation does not cook the beef through.
Ready to continue when: The beef is evenly seasoned and warm, but remains raw or only lightly heated.
1 min - 04
Serve
Serve the kitfo immediately with the gomen, ayib, and kocho.
Ready to continue when: The kitfo is served warm with gomen, ayib, and kocho.
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