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Nutritional Values

🔥220kcal
💪12gProtein
🌾24gCarbs
🥑10gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Enguday Tibs

How to order / say it
Say it እንጉዳይ ቲብስ — [en-goo-day tibs]
Order I'll try the Enguday Tibs.
Locally እንጉዳይ ቲብስ ማስጠታተት እፈልጋለሁ!
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A delightful dish of mushrooms sautéed with spices and herbs, served with injera.

Why try it?

In Bahir Dar, Enguday Tibs showcases the local preference for mushrooms, offering a meat-free alternative that still packs a punch of flavor. It highlights the creativity in the Ethiopian approach to cooking plants.

How it tastes

These sautéed mushrooms have a rich, earthy flavor, enhanced with spices and freshly chopped herbs. They are juicy and slightly crispy, with a warming aroma.

Origin & History — first documented: 1955

Enguday Tibs emerged as a variation of traditional Tibs in the mid-20th century. It became a preferred choice among vegetarians and those seeking lighter meals, especially during Orthodox fasting periods.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 300 g mushrooms
  • 🧄 1 medium onion
  • 🧄 3 garlic cloves
  • 🧂 1 tbsp berbere spice
  • 🫒 2 tbsp olive oil

Method

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. 2 Sauté onions and garlic until soft.
  3. 3 Add mushrooms and cook until golden.
  4. 4 Stir in berbere spice and heat through.
  5. 5 Serve hot with injera.

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