Spicy Eggplant Pasta (Alicha Be'timatim Firfir)
Alicha Be'timatim Firfir is a delicious Eritrean pasta dish with a spicy kick, perfect for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggplants, diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons berbere spice mix
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt to taste
- 8 oz pasta of your choice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the onions and garlic, and sauté until the onions are soft and translucent.
- Add the diced eggplants and berbere spice mix to the pan, and stir well to coat the eggplants evenly.
- Cover the pan and let the eggplants cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
- Once the eggplants are tender, add the cooked pasta to the pan and mix well.
- Season with salt to taste and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve the Alicha Be'timatim Firfir hot and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Protein
- 12g
- Fat
- 14g
Supplies
Large pan Cooking spoon Cover for the pan
Tools
Knife Cutting board Pot for cooking pasta
Serving suggestions
Serve the Alicha Be'timatim Firfir with a side of fresh salad and a slice of crusty bread.
Tips & tricks
For an extra kick, you can add extra berbere spice mix to the dish according to your spice tolerance.
Cost
$10