{"id":"recipe_c226d819e6","slug":"injera-ethiopian-flatbread","title":"Injera (Ethiopian Flatbread)","description":"A traditional, spongy, and sour flatbread made from fermented teff flour, serving as the foundational staple of Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":4335,"activeMinutes":35},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"2 cups teff flour (brown or ivory)","name":"Teff Flour","quantity":250,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"Brown or ivory variety","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 1/2 cups water","name":"Water","quantity":600,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"2 1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"filtered","notes":"Room temperature","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1/2 teaspoon salt","name":"Salt","quantity":3,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"To taste","group":"Batter","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large glass or ceramic bowl, whisk together the teff flour and water until a smooth, thin batter forms.","group":"Fermentation","title":"Whisk together the teff flour and water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Fermentation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Cover the bowl loosely with a clean cloth and let it sit at room temperature for 1 to 3 days. The batter is ready when it smells slightly sour and has bubbles on the surface.","group":"Fermentation","title":"Cover the bowl loosely","timerMinutes":4320,"sourceTitle":"Fermentation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Once fermented, do not stir the liquid that has settled on top. Carefully pour off any excess dark water. Add the salt and stir the remaining batter. It should be the consistency of thin pancake batter; add a splash of water if it is too thick.","group":"Batter Preparation","title":"Once fermented, do not stir the liquid that has settled","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Batter Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Heat a non-stick griddle or skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly grease if necessary.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat a non-stick griddle or skillet","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Pour the batter onto the griddle starting from the outside and moving in a spiral toward the center until the surface is covered. Cook until bubbles (eyes) begin to form all over the top and the edges start to lift.","group":"Cooking","title":"Pour the batter onto the griddle starting from the outside and moving","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Cover the pan with a lid and cook for another 30-60 seconds until the top is dry. Do not flip the injera; it is only cooked on one side. Remove and let cool on a clean cloth. Repeat with remaining batter.","group":"Cooking","title":"Cover the pan with a lid","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"}],"notes":"Traditional injera requires a 2-3 day fermentation process to develop its signature sour flavor and 'eyes' (the small bubbles on top). If the batter doesn't bubble, your environment might be too cold.","cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Ethiopian","Eritrean"]},"course":["side"],"cookingMethod":["noCook","saute"],"equipment":["Large glass bowl","Whisk","Non-stick griddle or Mitad","Lid"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","high_protein"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":8,"unit":"piece","note":"Large circular flatbreads"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The batter must be made 1-3 days in advance to ferment."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store cooled injera stacked with parchment paper between them in an airtight container or plastic bag.","reheatingNotes":"Steam briefly to restore moisture; do not microwave for long as it becomes rubbery."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_c226d819e6%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=7d992ef8-fb71-485c-ab7d-c9229202b398","imageAlt":"Injera (Ethiopian Flatbread) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["flatbread","fermented","teff","gluten-free","vegan","ethiopian","staple"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Injera (Ethiopian Flatbread)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T21:54:18.427Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T21:54:18.427Z","related":[{"id":"boli_cb6fb8f7eb","slug":"boli-roasted-plantain","title":"Boli (Roasted Plantain)","description":"A beloved West African street food staple consisting of sweet, ripe plantains grilled until caramelized and smoky. 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