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Asa Kitfo Recipe

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One of the most popular fish dishes in Ethiopia is Asa Kitfo. It is a delicious appetizer dish made from fresh fish mixed with spices that give it a uniquely Ethiopian taste. Here is a simple recipe that you can follow to make Asa Kitfo at home.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds (900g) of fish (halibut, salmon, or tuna)
  • 2.5 tbsp (37.5 ml / 34g) of olive oil
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml / 10g) of finely chopped red onions
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) of Awaze (Ethiopian Spicy Dipping Sauce)
  • Juice of 1 lemon (2 tbsp / 30 ml)
  • 1 thinly sliced hot green pepper (jalapeño) [~10g]
  • 0.25 tsp (1.25 ml / 0.5g) of black pepper

Instructions

  1. First, use a large bowl and add in the thinly sliced green pepper, finely chopped the onion, and lemon juice.
  2. Then add the olive oil, Awaze, salt, and black pepper. Mix them all together.
  3. Now, carefully remove the fish’s skin and pat it dry with a clean cloth.
  4. Use a shrp knife and cut the fish into very little cubes.
  5. Then add the chopped fish into the previous mixture and mix thoroughly, and add sliced green peppers as a garnish.
  6. Place the Asa Kitfo into the fridge for some time, then serve cold.

Notes

  • If you prefer, you can replace the Awaze with Mitmita, but if you choose to do so, you should not use the lemon juice.

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Find it online: https://ethiopianroots.com/asa-kitfo-recipe/