Ethiopian · snack
Kategna (Toasted Injera with Berbere Butter)
Kategna (Toasted Injera with Berbere Butter) reads sourness 5.4, richness 5.2 and salinity 5.0 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Ethiopian snack, about 10 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 6.0 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 2.1 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 5.7 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 3.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.7 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 0.6 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sourness 5.4 · Richness 5.2 · Salinity 5.0 · Umami 4.5 · Funk & Ferment 2.8 · Bitterness 2.8 · Marine & Briny 2.7 · Sweetness 1.8 · Earthy 1.7 · Nutty 1.7 · Citrus 1.0 · Fruity 1.0 · Floral 0.5 · Herbaceous 0.5
What's in it (4)
- 2 large rounds day-old injera
- 4 tbsp niter kibbeh
- 1 tbsp berbere
- 1/2 cup ayib fresh white cheese, optional
Time & effort: about 10 min · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 156.7 kcal, 4.9 g protein, 2 g fat, 29.3 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Spread a generous layer of niter kibbeh mixed with berbere evenly across the surface of a large piece of injera.
- Place the coated injera directly over a low charcoal flame or under a broiler until the edges crisp and the butter sizzles into the bread.
- Cut into strips or triangles and serve hot.
- Accompany with crumbled ayib if desired.
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