Fit-fit

Fit-fit, also known as fir-fir, is a cherished breakfast dish in Eritrea and Ethiopia. It consists of a delightful mixture of shredded flatbread, spiced clarified butter, and the fiery berbere spice blend. There are two primary types of fit-fit, distinguished by the type of flatbread used: injera and kitcha.

Injera Fit-Fit:

This variation utilizes injera, a tangy sourdough flatbread. The injera is shredded and tossed with berbere, onions, and clarified butter. There are delicious variations of this dish, such as shiro fit-fit, which incorporates a chickpea puree, or mereq fit-fit, made with broth. In Eritrea, it's common to add leftover meat sauces like zighni or tsebhi to injera fit-fit, often serving it with raw chili peppers and yogurt. In Ethiopia, leftover wat, a type of stew, is frequently used to enhance the dish.

Kitcha Fit-Fit:

Also known as kitta fer-fer or chechebsa, this version is prepared with kitcha or kitta, an unleavened flatbread. The flatbread is shredded and mixed with berbere and clarified butter. Occasionally, it's served with plain yogurt on the side. Unlike many traditional Ethiopian dishes, which are typically eaten by hand, kitta fer-fer is usually enjoyed with a spoon. There is also a dry version called kitcha in Tigrinya or kitta in Amharic.

Whether you’re indulging in injera fit-fit or relishing kitcha fit-fit, this dish offers a flavorful and satisfying start to the day!