A Traveler's Guide to Ethiopian Food

Ethiopian food is one of the great cuisines of Africa. Communal, spicy, and full of fermented flavors — it's a highlight of any trip.

Injera

The spongy, sour flatbread that forms the base of every meal. Made from fermented teff flour.

Doro wat

Ethiopia's national dish — a slow-cooked chicken stew with berbere spice and hard-boiled eggs.

Kitfo

Minced raw beef, seasoned with mitmita and niter kibbeh. Served raw, rare, or cooked to your preference.

Eating etiquette

Eat with your right hand. Tear a piece of injera, scoop up a bite of stew, and enjoy.