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From Lagos to Louisiana, Havana to Seoul—one African recipe at a time.

Exploring all 54 African nations plus the global diaspora through authentic recipes and flavors.

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Food with Purpose: Discover how African cuisine connects to timeless wisdom

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Ivy is the researcher and writer behind The African Gourmet, blending African food, history, and cultural storytelling. Her work is cited by universities, Wikipedia, major news outlets, and global food writers.

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How to make Ethiopian Injera Bread from scratch

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How to make Ethiopian Injera Bread from scratch How to make Ethiopian Injera Bread from scratch Injera bread Injera bread is a classic African bread recipe Ingredients 2 cups teff flour 2 cups water ¼ teaspoon salt Vegetable oil for coating the pan Directions Mix flour, water and salt. Put the batter aside overnight or up to three days to ferment. The batter will start to bubble and obtain its well-known tartness. Heat a lightly oiled cast-iron skillet over medium low heat. In a large mixing bowl add all ingredients and lightly mix well. Heat a lightly oiled cast-iron skillet over medium low heat.  Coat skillet with a thin layer of batter. Cook until holes appear on the surface of the bread flip and repeat cooking on other side. Cover completed bread with a damp cloth. What is Injera bread? What is Teff? Injera bread is a flatbread traditionally eaten in the African countries of Ethiopia and Eritrea. Injera bread is thicker than a c...