Ethiopian Corn Cereal (Yebekolo Qiniché) Recipe

Name: Ethiopian Corn Cereal (Yebekolo Qiniché)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups corn (dried & cracked); 2 tablespoons clarified butter (NitirKebe); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium shallots or 1 medium red onion; 4 cups water; 1/2 cup milk (optional); 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder; salt

Servings: persons

2 cups corn (dried & cracked)
2 tablespoons clarified butter (NitirKebe)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium shallots or 1 medium red onion
4 cups water
1/2 cup milk (optional)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder
salt

1
Thinly chop the onion; in a medium pot saute the onion with one tablespoon of oil for 5 minutes or until tender.
2
To the saute onion add, 3 cups of water, milk, 1 tablespoon butter or 2 tablespoon oil, garlic, black pepper, turmeric powder, salt.
3
Rinse the cracked Corn, add to the spiced boiling pot; in a lower heat, cook it for 20 to 25 minutes or until it absorbs the water, stir continuously and gently.
4
Remove from heat; add the remaining butter or olive oil and mix it very well; serve it immediately or keep it in the fridge, warm it when needed.

281

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups corn (dried & cracked), 2 tablespoons clarified butter (NitirKebe), 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium shallots or 1 medium red onion, and more.

Yes, Ethiopian Corn Cereal (Yebekolo Qiniché) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ethiopian Corn Cereal (Yebekolo Qiniché)

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