Ethiopian · Breakfast
Genfo (Ethiopian barley porridge)
Firm spiced barley porridge with a well of berbere butter in the middle.
- Calories
- 350 kcal
- Protein
- 10 g
- Carbs
- 53 g
- Fat
- 11 g
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 25 min
Per serving, for one person.
Contains: dairy, gluten.
Ingredients
- 60 g Pearl barley
- ¾ tbsp Butter
- 1 tsp Berbere spice blend
- 100 ml Milk (semi-skimmed)
- ¼ tsp Salt
Method
- Simmer the barley in 300ml water for 20 minutes, stirring often, until very soft and thick.
- Stir in the milk and beat well until smooth, then mound onto a plate with a well in the centre.
- Melt the butter with the berbere and salt, then pour into the well before serving.
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