Fit-Fit (Eritrean Torn Flatbread with Spiced Butter)
Local name: ፍትፍት
In short: Torn injera tossed in a sizzling sauce of onion, tomato, berbere and spiced butter, a quick Eritrean breakfast served with cool yogurt. It takes about 25 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 300 kcal
Fit-fit is how Eritrean cooks turn leftover flatbread into breakfast. Pieces of injera are torn up and tossed in a hot sauce of onion, tomato, berbere and spiced butter until every piece is coated, then served with a spoonful of plain yogurt to cool the heat. It is quick, filling and a good use for injera that is a day or two old. Eat it right away, with the right hand, straight from a shared plate.
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a wide pan over medium heat. Cook the onion for 5 minutes until soft, then add the garlic and chili and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the tomatoes and berbere and cook for 5 minutes, until the tomatoes break down and the sauce looks glossy.
- Pour in the water and salt and simmer for 2 minutes to make a loose sauce.
- Add the torn injera and toss for 1 to 2 minutes, until every piece is coated and just heated through. Do not cook longer or the injera turns mushy.
- Pile onto a shared plate and serve right away with yogurt on the side.
Tips
- Very fresh injera can be too soft and falls apart in the sauce. Leave it out on the counter for a few hours to dry slightly first.
- For a more filling version, serve it with a spoonful of leftover lentil or split pea stew on the side.
Questions and answers
Can I make fit-fit with store-bought injera?
Yes. Slightly stale injera works best, because it keeps its shape in the sauce. Tear it into pieces about 3 cm (1 in) wide.
Is fit-fit spicy?
It can be. Use 1 tablespoon of berbere for a milder dish, and serve cool yogurt alongside to balance the heat.
What can I serve with fit-fit?
Plain yogurt, and sweet tea or coffee. It can also be served as a side next to vegetable or lentil stews.
How long does it take to make Fit-Fit (Eritrean Torn Flatbread with Spiced Butter)?
About 25 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 15 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Fit-Fit (Eritrean Torn Flatbread with Spiced Butter)?
About 300 kcal per serving, with 7 g of protein, 42 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 300 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 42 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
