Injera (Ethiopian Sour Flatbread)

A sour flatbread essential to Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine, injera offers a delightful tang and a unique texture.

Category Tags:

Side DishDinnerBread

Cuisine Tags:

African

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Instructions

  1. Combine teff flour, all-purpose flour, and salt in a large bowl, then whisk in water until fully blended.

  2. Cover the bowl loosely and let the batter ferment undisturbed overnight.

  3. Each morning for the next 2-4 days, agitate the mixture, then recover and let it ferment overnight again.

  4. Once the batter is sour and bubbly after 3-5 days, stir it well.

  5. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, then lightly spray with cooking spray.

  6. Pour about 1/3 cup of batter into the skillet, swirling to form a thin layer; cook until bubbles appear, the surface looks dry, and edges slightly pull away.

  7. Cover the pan and continue cooking for approximately 2 minutes until the flatbread surface is completely dry.

  8. Use a spatula to remove the injera and transfer it to a plate.

  9. Repeat cooking with the remaining batter, spraying the pan as needed.

  10. Roll up the injera and serve with appropriate dishes.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 348 kcal
Carbohydrate: 71 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Sodium: 191 mg
Sugar: 1 g
Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g