Kitcha Fit-Fit — Print Recipe — The Culinary Codex

Crispy unleavened flatbread torn into pieces and tossed with berbere-spiced tesmi and yogurt, a beloved Eritrean breakfast dish.

Ingredients

1 Mix flour, salt, and water into a stiff dough, knead for three minutes, then divide into two balls.
2 Roll each ball very thin on a floured surface into a round disc about twenty centimeters across.
3 Cook on a dry hot griddle for two minutes per side until blistered and crispy with brown spots.
4 Tear the cooked kitcha into bite-sized pieces and place in a bowl.
5 Melt tesmi with berbere, pour over the torn bread, and toss thoroughly until every piece is coated.
6 Top with a dollop of yogurt and optional honey, then serve immediately while still warm.

Did You Know?

Kitcha fit-fit is often the first solid food given to Eritrean children, making it a dish tied to earliest food memories.