Use them to hold side dishes and stews * Similar to European crepes…but the teff flour for sourdough makes the difference * Place 1/4 cup of teff flour in a medium bowl * Sift in 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour * Gradually begin adding one cup of water to the flour mixture * Stir to avoid lumps * Allow the batter to ferment and develop the sour dough taste * This is done by covering the bowl with a towel and setting aside for 2 to 3 days * After the batter has fermented…add 1/2 tsp salt * Heat a large non stick skillet over medium heat * Brush the skillet with vegetable oil * Coat the skillet with a thin layer of the batter * Make it less thick than a pancake…but a bit more than a crepe * Cook the sourdough crepe (injera in Ethiopian) until holes appear on the surface (2 to 3 minutes) * Once the surface is dry and full of holes…remove from the skillet * Repeat this process with the remaining batter * Serve the sourdough injera with any stew or side dish
If you are a traveler – try Eritreia!!! * For tourists the better place to see is Ethiopia * near the eastern horn of Africa * “Salam” is an informal way to say hello * surrounded by Sudan, South Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Djibouti and Eritrea * a country of unique customs and unique scenery * from eerie deserts to towering rock formations to lush forests * a history of isolation except for Italian occupation between 1936 and 1941 * mostly independent of outside influences * a wealth of craft skills * Has history and relics of early Christianity * the principal festivals are Epiphany, the finding of the True Cross; Maskal, and the batism of Jesus; Timket * Addis Ababis is loaded with Museums, Mausoleum, Churches, Cathedals, Parliament, Handicraft Schools and the Mercato market area * To the south is the Koka Dam * The Blue Nile George to the west * The historic route to Bahar Dar to see isolated monesteries and the Tississat Blue Nile Falls * In Gondar, Tekeze River and Dam, along with the ancient castles of King Fasilidas and the Jewish tribe living there (Black Falasha) * Lalibela for red rock churches * Axum for the ancient ruins of kings, palace of the Queen of Sheba and the crowns of the emperors * Essentially a one-dish cuisine * Injera bread made from teff grass, served with wat (stews), Tej-a fermented honey drink goes well with it * bees symbolize good luck and royalty there * Ethopian honey is used for treating wounds, stomach illness and infections * coffee is good and a main export along with oil producing seeds like sesame * Divided into nine states * Harari (smallest), Oromia (largest), Somal, Afar (The Great Rift Valley with the Danakil Depression) * Tigrary (the home of precious white Ethopian sage honey), Amhara, Benishangul – Gumuz, Gambia and Southern Nations Nationalities and People * The two chartered cities Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa are not in any state * more than 100 million people live in East African country * Amharic and English are first and second languages * the people speak more than a hundred different languages * the currency is Birr – 1 Birr = 100 santim * aproximately 41 birr and 37 santim equals one US dollar * Home of the yellow Abyssinian oriole, the Simean fox and the Abyssinian Lion * the flag is red, yellow, green and has a blue and gold star of hope * Health certificates covering yellow fever, cholera and corona covid are required * Ethiopias number one health threat is malnutrition * Uses the Ge’ez calendar * different from Gregorian calendar * it is a thirteen month calendar * Ethiopian New Year begins on September 11 * Behind the Gregorian calendar by seven or eight years * It is a land of rivers and lakes * 90% of the electricity comes from hydroelectricity * Ethiopia continues to produce incredible musicians, artists, athletes and authors * roads are improving and taxis are suggested * no fixed prices * always negotiate the price before the trip * Camels are available for desert travel * Ethiopia does make cars from kits purchased from China * The Ethiopian auto industry could evolve to electric cars * For the tourist – in country travel by air will save much time and wear *