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Berbere
Berbere is a complex, chili-based spice blend central to Ethiopian and Eritrean cooking.
East Africa
Where the species began, and the region that keeps being read as prologue.
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Injera
A sour, spongy fermented flatbread from Ethiopia and Eritrea, traditionally made from teff flour and cooked on a mitad griddle.
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Kitfo
Kitfo is minced raw beef marinated in chili spice and spiced clarified butter, served with cheese, greens, or flatbreads.
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Mandazi
A triangular, circular, or oval fried bread from the Swahili coast, often made with coconut milk and served plain.
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Matoke
Matoke is a steamed, mashed dish made from green East African Highland bananas, central to Ugandan and Rwandan cuisine.
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Ugali
A stiff, dough-like staple made from maize flour and water or milk, eaten across much of Africa with stews or sauces.