World Flavors Cookbook

Ga'at (Genfo)

A stiff porridge made from barley or wheat flour, served with a "volcano" of spiced butter and berbere in the center.

Cuisine: Ethiopia

Ingredients

• 2 cups Roasted Barley flour
• 4 cups Boiling water
• 3 tbsp Niter Kibbeh
• 1 tbsp Berbere
• Yogurt (optional side)

Instructions

1. Slowly add flour to boiling water while stirring vigorously with a heavy wooden spoon until it forms a very stiff, smooth ball.
2. Place the dough ball in a bowl and use a spoon to create a hole in the center.
3. Fill the hole with melted kibbeh and berbere.
4. Eat by dipping pieces of the porridge into the spicy butter pool.