Cookbook:Doro Fitfit (Ethiopian Chicken Salad)

Doro fitfit is a delicious and vibrant dish made with shredded injera, spiced chicken, and a flavorful dressing. This salad is a popular part of Ethiopian cuisine and is enjoyed as a refreshing appetizer or light meal.

Ingredients

 * 2 cups shredded injera (Ethiopian sourdough flatbread)
 * 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
 * 1 medium onion, finely chopped
 * 2 tomatoes, diced
 * 2 green chile peppers, finely chopped
 * ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
 * ¼ cup olive oil
 * 2 cloves garlic, minced
 * 1 teaspoon paprika
 * ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
 * Salt, to taste
 * Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, for garnish

Equipment

 * Mixing bowl
 * Cutting board
 * Chef's knife

Procedure

 * 1) In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded injera, cooked chicken, finely chopped onion, diced tomatoes, and finely chopped green chili peppers.
 * 2) In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt to make the dressing.
 * 3) Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl.
 * 4) Gently toss the salad until all the ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
 * 5) Let sit for about 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
 * 6) Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with salt and additional spices, if desired.
 * 7) Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro or parsley before serving.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * If you don't have access to injera, you can try substituting it with a similar sourdough flatbread or even pita bread.
 * Adjust the spiciness of the salad by adding more or less cayenne pepper according to your taste preferences.
 * To save time, you can use store-bought rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken for this recipe.
 * If you prefer a milder flavor, you can remove the seeds from the green chili peppers before chopping them.
 * Add additional vegetables like cucumbers, bell peppers, or avocados to the salad for added freshness and texture.
 * For a vegan version, omit the chicken and increase the amount of vegetables.
 * Doro fitfit can be served as an appetizer or a light meal. It is traditionally enjoyed with injera, but you can also serve it with crusty bread or pita.
 * Serve the salad as part of a larger Ethiopian spread, accompanied by other traditional dishes like doro wat (Ethiopian spicy chicken stew) or misir wat (Ethiopian spiced lentil stew).
 * Doro fitfit is a protein-packed salad thanks to the chicken. The salad is also rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber from the vegetables.