Ethiopian Food and Drink
Ethiopia with is long history of tradition and culture seems to have developed its cuisine in isolation from cultures surrounding it.
The difference is evitable when compared to other African and Middle Eastern palates.
The following is a list of common meals, drinks, etc.:
Ethiopian Drinks
Tej:
Tej is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented honey.
Tella:
Tella also known as "filter", is a beer made from barley.
Katikala:
Katikala also known as "areke", is an alcoholic drink made from pure grain.
Besso:
Besso is roasted barley that is ground and made into a non-alcoholic drink.
Ethiopian Foods
Enjera:
Enjera is a sourdough bread made from teff and widely used in most dishes.
Miser:
Miser is a curry made from lentils.
Shiro:
Shiro is a puree made from chickpeas.
Doro Wot:
Doro Wot is a chicken stew with boiled eggs.
Aybe:
Aybe is cottage cheese made from sheep's milk.
