Can I make this ahead of time?

While best fresh, you can prepare the suf liquid and vegetable mix separately and store them in the fridge. Combine with injera just before serving for the best texture.

What if I don't have injera?

While injera is traditional and ideal, you could try using a soft, thin flatbread like a very pliable tortilla or even a soft pita, torn into pieces, as a substitute in a pinch. The flavor and texture will be different, but it will still be delicious.

The recipe includes green hot pepper, so it has a mild kick. You can adjust the amount to your preference.

Can I use pre-ground safflower?

No, this recipe requires whole safflower seeds that are boiled and then blended to create the unique creamy base. Pre-ground versions would not yield the same result.

Suf Fitfit Recipe

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Learn how to make Suf (Safflower seed) Fitfit by using this simple recipe from Ethiopian Food Guide. Here you will learn about all the ingredients you will need to make this traditional Ethiopian dish with all the necessary directions.

Author: Sara Bayou
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 1 servings 1x
Category: Breakfasts
Method: Blend/Sauté (cold prep)
Cuisine: Ethiopian
Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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1 injera
2 cups of suf (safflower seeds) (480ml)
2 finely chopped tomatoes (250g)
1 finely chopped green hot pepper (10g)
2 finely chopped green onions (30g)
¼ tsp garlic powder (1.25ml)
¼ tsp ginger powder (1.25ml)
½ tsp black pepper (2.5ml)
½ tsp minced fresh basil (2.5ml)
1 tbsp lemon juice (15ml)
1 tbsp olive oil (15ml)
½ tsp salt (2.5g)
6 cups of water (1.42L)

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Instructions

Start by washing the suf (Safflower seeds) using cold water. Then add them to a cooking pot and boil for up to 15 min. at which time they should get soft.
Drain the suf and add them into a blender, pour 3 cups of cold water, and blend them until they are crushed.
Stain the blend into a clean container, keep it in the fridge covered, and let it cool. You can discard the sediments from the strained suf.
Mix all of the vegetables along with the lemon juice and spices, and mix thoroughly.
Next, mix with the strained suf, and put the blend back into the fridge to cool some more.
Tear the injera into pieces and mix with the vegetable-suf blend. Lightly mix them all together so that the pieces of injera are uniformly soaked and moist.
Keep the Suf Fitfit in the fridge and serve cold when ready.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 360g
Calories: 360 kcal
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 290mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 21g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 11g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://ethiopianroots.com/suf-fitfit-recipe/