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PI_Dude t1_j2575kx wrote

Never eaten african food, but I'd like to try this. Looks good, although I have no idea how fermented bread may taste like.

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Bunsky t1_j25acp6 wrote

It's like a sourdough pancake, with a bubbly texture a bit like a crumpet. Delicious.

Usually Ethiopian food is pretty saucy and looks more flavourful - this isn't a very representative sample in general.

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PI_Dude t1_j25gygw wrote

Sounds pretty good to me. Kinda like I'm imagining rn a sourdough crepe. Have to look if there is an ethiopian restaurant in my city.

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GillianOMalley t1_j26ifm4 wrote

Sourdough crepe is exactly how I describe it to people who haven't had it. It isn't at all bread-like.

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Nickthedick55 t1_j2597im wrote

Sourdough contains fermentation, so Injera is probably delicious.

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PI_Dude t1_j259rzo wrote

Ah, so it is comparable to the sourdough bread germans have?

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Nickthedick55 t1_j259xp7 wrote

I can't really say, since I have never tasted Injera. I just love foods with fermentation.

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PI_Dude t1_j25b2xc wrote

> I just love foods with fermentation.

That's cool. I love fermented food too. It's rare to meet someone whom does. In may family and my friends circle, no one does. Even though all know fermented food is very healthy.

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literallyamutant t1_j25gabx wrote

It’s like an earthier sourdough; it’s generally made with teff flour, not wheat, but barley and millet can be used if teff isn’t available. It’s chewy and sour/tangy, but the sponge texture really absorbs up the sauces of the stews that it’s served on top of/with. It’s very tasty, and (imho) easier to digest than if you were eating wheat bread in the same quantities.

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Nickthedick55 t1_j25u5o3 wrote

Sounds amazing. There are a ton of Ethiopian places in Houston, so it is time to do some exploring now.

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literallyamutant t1_j26af6m wrote

Definitely recommend! Ethiopian food is very vegetarian/vegan-friendly, but you’ll see lots of chicken, beef, and lamb on the menu, as well. If you’re new to the cuisine, find a place that offers combo plates (usually 3-4 smaller portions of the veg dishes, and 2-3 smaller portions of the meat dishes) and order one veg and one meat, if you eat meat, combo to split with a pal and have enough leftover to take home. You’ll get a good idea of the flavor palette, and definitely make sure you try a dish that’s flavored with berbere.

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cerberus00 t1_j26aqq9 wrote

Not sure, personally it's way too sour for me.

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