Injera Ethiopian Sour Teff Flatbread

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A soft, spongy, and slightly sour flatbread made from fermented teff flour, perfect for scooping Ethiopian stews. This Ethiopian-inspired gluten-free recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs teff flour, all-purpose flour, water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 Ethiopian cuisine 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups teff flour and 1 cup all-purpose flour; gradually whisk in 3 cups water until a smooth batter forms.
  2. Step 2: Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and leave at room temperature for 2-3 days to ferment until bubbly and slightly sour.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 teaspoon salt into the fermented batter just before cooking.
  4. Step 4: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and lightly brush with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
  5. Step 5: Pour about 1/2 cup batter into the skillet, swirling to spread evenly into a thin round approximately 10 inches in diameter.
  6. Step 6: Cook for 2-3 minutes until holes appear on the surface and edges lift easily; do not flip.
  7. Step 7: Remove injera and transfer to a plate; cover with a towel to keep warm and soft.
  8. Step 8: Repeat with remaining batter, stacking the injera as you go. Serve with stews and salads for a traditional Ethiopian meal.

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