Ethiopian Firfir with Dried Beef Quanta Firfir

Ingredients

• 1 pound of dried beef quanta firfir
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons of berbere (Ethiopian spice mix)
• 1 teaspoon of ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 3 cups of water
• 1-2 hot peppers, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Add the dried beef quanta firfir to a bowl and cover with water. Let soak for at least 30 minutes.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add in the chopped onion and garlic and cook until soft and lightly browned, about 3-5 minutes.
3. Add in the berbere, ginger, turmeric, cumin, cardamom, paprika, cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Stir until combined and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
4. Drain the soaked beef and add to the saucepan. Pour in the 3 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add in the chopped hot peppers and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
6. Serve hot with a side of cooked vegetables or a salad.

Interesting Facts

• Firfir is a traditional Ethiopian dish made with injera, a type of flatbread.
• Berbere is a spice mix used in Ethiopian cooking that typically includes chili peppers, garlic, fenugreek, ginger, and other spices.
• Dried beef quanta firfir is a popular Ethiopian dish made with dried beef, spices, and hot peppers.