Ethiopian Cuisine

How old is Ethiopian cuisine and the unique way of eating it? Ethiopians proudly say their cuisine goes back 3,000 to 5,000 years. Archaeologists and historians now believe it emerged in the first millennium A.D. in Aksum, an ancient kingdom that occupied whats now the northern region of Ethiopia and the southern region of neighboring Eritrea. But regardless of when Ethiopians began to eat spicy wots atop the spongy flatbread injera, or when they first drank the intoxicating honey wine called tej, their cuisine remains unique in the world. Mesob Across America: Ethiopian Food in the U.S.A. brings together what respected scholars and passionate Ethiopians know and believe about this delectable cuisine. From the ingredients of the Ethiopian kitchen the foods, the spices, and the ways of combining them to a close-up look at the cuisines history and culture, Mesob Across America is both comprehensive and anecdotal. Explore the history of how restaurant communities emerged in the U.S., and visit them as they exist today. Learn how to prepare a five-course Ethiopian meal, including homemade tej. And solve the mystery of when Ethiopian food made its debut in America which was not when most Ethiopians think it did.

Why wait for a trip to your favorite Ethiopian restaurant? Import the delicious flavors of Ethiopia right to your own kitchen! Kittee Berns has demystified this cuisine so you can savor authentic Ethiopian food without ever leaving home. Discover how to source and use the tantalizing seasonings and savory ingredients that are the foundation of these unique dishes. Kittee introduces the holy trinity of Ethiopian cooking: a berbere spice blend, injera (the fermented sourdough staple), and ye qimem zeyet, a veganized clarified butter. Armed with these basics, you'll be ready to dazzle your family and friends with many of the popular dishes found on veggie combo platters in restaurants all over North America. From saucy wots, spicy stews, and succulent stir-fries to traditional injera-based dishes and fusion foods that blend these unique seasonings into a range of family favorites, fans of this cuisine will be thrilled. Recipes are almost entirely gluten- and soy-free, or can be made so with easy adaptions. You'll also find tips on tools and equipment to time-saving techniques and menu suggestions. Just pull up a mesob (a traditional woven stand or basket), perch your platter on top, and get ready to party Ethiopian style!

This cookbook is unique. It strives to deliver the traditional flavor of Ethiopia, in the form of its distinctive cuisine while meticulously guiding the reader in moderate, yet complete instructions. Both nationally and internationally, there exists no comprehensive work on the cuisine of Ethiopia. Here, our focus is on tradition and on the native vegetables and spices that throughout the centuries have formed the basis of Ethiopian cooking. The country is rich, clear and unspoiled; therefore, the food produced is naturally organic. Throughout these pages, we take you deep into Ethiopia’s healthy foods, enticing flavors and spices then show you how to authentically prepare complete dishes. With concern for varying locations and the availability of specific spices, the author has suggested compensatory substitutes which can be acquired locally yet maintain the accuracy of the dishes.

EXOTIC ETHIOPIAN COOKING the first definitive comprehensive cookbook devoted to Ethiopian food is a product of four years research & test. It has now been revised & extended. It tells how to prepare & serve each dish its full flavor & enable you, your family & friends to savor every succulent morsel. In EXOTIC ETHIOPIAN COOKING Mr. Mesfin, a worshiper of his native dish, brings to your table the secrets of fine Ethiopian cooking in 178 recipes covering from how to prepare basic ingredients & a wide range of mean, chicken, fish, vegetables, bread, alcoholic & non alcoholic beverages in 310 pages of easy to follow directions. Many of the most popular dishes are shown in full colors, to help you appreciate their beauty as well as their flavor. The section on society, culture, hospitality, traditions & the food composition tables will fascinate & enlighten people from all walks of life from the social & nutritional aspect of the ancient traditions. EXOTIC ETHIOPIAN COOKING is indispensable to anyone who has had the privilege of sampling Ethiopian food & knows that there are a thousand & one delights to be found in it & to those who have not had the glorious opportunity & have missed culinary pleasures that have excited the palates of diners for centuries.

There are so many international cuisines that have become commonplace in the western world - so much so that we almost forget that there are thousands of other amazing places just lying in wait, with incredible food waiting to be tried. With Ethiopian cuisine providing the perfect example. Providing us with some of the most culturally-rich food on the planet, Ethiopian cuisine is renowned for being spicy, aromatic, and healthy - and now it's readily available for you to prepare in your own home. This cookbook is full to brim with simple step by step Ethiopian recipes that are perfect for the average cook and professional chef alike! In this book, you will learn how to cook: Aromatic Ethiopian breakfast Amazing Ethiopian appetizers Famous Ethiopian dinners Sweet and delicious Ethiopian desserts Ethiopian cuisine is fast become some of the most well recognized on the planet - so what are you waiting for? Take the first step towards cooking some of the best food in the world!

This book is a general survey of Ethiopia as a country and its people. It focuses on many subjects about Ethiopia's history, geography, politics and the diverse cultures of its people who collectively constitute one of the most fascinating countries in the history of Africa and of the entire world. It starts from the beginning when foundations were laid for what was later to become the country of Ethiopia which is one of the oldest civilisations in the world. Ethiopia also has the distinction of being the oldest Christian nation in Africa and one of the three oldest Christian countries in the world after Georgia and Armenia. Ethiopia converted to Christianity centuries before Europe did. And it is mentioned in the Bible many times. The book also covers Eritrea - its people, history and culture - but not in as much detail as it does Ethiopia. Still, the information about Eritrea is enough to serve as a simple and general introduction to the country. But the main focus of the book is on Ethiopia.

This book is a general survey of Ethiopia as a country and its people. It focuses on many subjects about Ethiopia's history, geography, politics, ethnic groups and their cultures. The book also covers Eritrea - its people, history and culture - but the main focus of the book is on Ethiopia.

Welcome to the Amazing World of Ethiopian Cuisine! In this book, you'll discover one of my all-time favorite plant-based dishes: the “Ethiopian Combo Platter for Two.” This delicious, nutrient-packed recipe showcases one of the most incredible and diverse meals I know of; I believe you will enjoy this one as much as I do. Whether you're a seasoned vegan, a curious beginner, or simply seeking to incorporate more plant-based meals into your life, you're in the right place. The decision to embrace a vegan lifestyle isn't just about what we put on our plates; it's a profound choice that resonates with our values, health, and the well-being of our planet. By choosing plants over animal products, we're taking a stand for compassion toward animals and nurturing our bodies with the wholesome goodness that nature provides. Plant foods offer a wide array of health benefits that contribute to longevity and vitality. By choosing plants over animal products, we're also reducing our environmental footprint, conserving precious resources, and mitigating the impact of animal agriculture on our planet. But if you read my previous book, “Plant Diet Book: Why Your Body Prefers Plants,” this will all be familiar to you, so let’s dig in. This collection of Ethiopian recipes is sought after and coveted by many, so don't loan this book out, or you may not get it back :-) The recipes in this book are a little more complicated than my previous cookbook, so if you're a novice in the kitchen, you may want to start with my other recipe book, "51 Easy Plant-Based Meals: Delicious & Fantastic Vegan Recipes Anyone Can Make Quick". However, if you believe you can handle it, let's embark on this culinary adventure together, honoring our Ethiopian brothers and sisters, the planet, and all beings with every plant-powered bite.