Ethiopian dessert recipes

I have shared, in the past, my love of bread pudding. I mean, what’s not to like: bread, egg custard, sweet & unctuous sauce, plump raisons. It’s become a family joke that if the…

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Yemarina Yewotet Dabo is "Honey Bread-" a simple Ethiopian bread you can make with your kids and experience bread from another culture.

A recipe for Ayib (Homemade Fresh Cheese)! This fresh Ethiopian cheese is perfect for contrasting the heat of a variety of dishes.

YOU'VE JUST ENJOYED a generous Ethiopian meal, and yet, you still have room for dessert. But not just any dessert: Naturally, you want an Ethiopian dessert. So you ask for the menu and you see your choices: ice cream, baklava, cheesecake, Napoleon, flourless chocolate espresso torte, honey gelato, and of course, the very Ethiopian -…

Kai sega wat is a spicy Ethiopian beef stew. This stew has an amazing depth of flavour. It is bold and delicious.

Genfo, a traditional Ethiopian dish, holds a special place in Ethiopian cuisine. Genfo or Ethiopian Porridge is commonly enjoyed for breakfast and is also a go-to meal for nursing mothers and visitors during postpartum periods. Genfo can be prepared using various types of flour, but for today’s post, we will focus on the use of barley flour. Not only is Genfo a delicious and comforting dish, but it also plays a significant role in bringing friends and families together.

Chakery a West African dessert made of couscous is sweet and creamy. Desserts are not all that common in West Africa however this is a lovely way to end an African meal especially if you add pineapple to it.

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Ethiopian bread is a sweet & savory celebration bread, packed with delicate aroma of ginger & cardamom. It pairs well with hot chai-tea latte or coffee.