Enkulal Firfir (Ethiopian Spiced Scrambled Eggs)
Soft scrambled eggs with sweet onion, tomato, green chilli and a little berbere, an Ethiopian breakfast ready in 15 minutes.
- Time15 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.93 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a non stick frying pan over a medium heat. Cook the onion and chilli for 5 minutes until soft and golden.
5 min - 2
Stir in the berbere and cook for 30 seconds, then add the tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes until they break down.
3 min 30 s - 3
Beat the eggs with the salt and pour into the pan. Turn the heat to low.
- 4
Stir gently with a spatula for 2 to 3 minutes, until the eggs are softly set and creamy. Take off the heat while they still look a little glossy, as they keep cooking.
2 min 30 s - 5
Scatter with coriander and eat straight away with warm bread.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.