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Ga'at

Also known as Akelet; Ge'at · Eritrean

Stiff Eritrean porridge with a central well of berbere butter and yogurt around the sides.

30 min Medium Serves 4akeletEritrean porridge

Community recipe, measurements not yet verified. This method is compiled from traditional and family sources and hasn't been kitchen-tested by us yet. Treat the quantities as a starting point and adjust the berbere, oil, and salt to taste.

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Method

  1. 1

    Cook flour gradually into simmering salted water while stirring firmly

  2. 2

    shape

  3. 3

    create well

  4. 4

    add spiced butter

  5. 5

    surround with yogurt.

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