Quanta is a beloved Ethiopian snack that anyone can enjoy. Basically, it is dried-out beef that has been seasoned. While Quanta on it’s own is only eaten as a snack or an appetizer, it is also used to make one of the most popular Ethiopian dishes known as Quanta Firfir.
Ingredients Required to Make Quanta
- 2 kilograms of beef
- 2 tbsp of Awaze (Ethiopian Spicy Dipping Sauce)
- 3 tbsp of dry wine
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
- 0.25 tsp of powder Korerima (Ethiopian Cardamom)
- 0.5 tsp of black pepper
- 0.25 tsp of of Salt
How to Make Quanta (Step-by-Step Tutorial)
- Start by removing the fat and cutting the beef into long strips of meat.
- Next, mix the Awaze, Korerima, wine, oil, salt, and black pepper in a bowl, and marinate the strips of meat with the mix.
- Use a food dehydrator or jerky maker to dehydrate the strips of meat until they turn into crispy-dry Quanta.
- Finally, break the Quanta into smaller pieces, place them in a glass jars, and seal the jars tightly.
Equipment Recommendations to Make Quanta
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Quanta Recipe
Quanta (Ethiopian Spiced Beef Jerky) Recipe
Quanta is a beloved Ethiopian snack that anyone can enjoy. Basically, it is dried-out beef that has been seasoned. While Quanta on it’s own is only eaten as a snack or an appetizer, it is also used to make one of the most popular Ethiopian dishes known as Quanta Firfir.
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Ingredients
2 kilograms of beef
2 tbsp of Awaze (Ethiopian Spicy Dipping Sauce)
3 tbsp of dry wine
1 tbsp of olive oil
0.25 tsp of powder Korerima (Ethiopian Cardamom)
0.5 tsp of black pepper
0.25 tsp of Salt
Directions
- Start by removing the fat and cutting the beef into long strips of meat.
- Next, mix the Awaze, Korerima, wine, oil, salt, and black pepper in a bowl, and marinate the strips of meat with the mix.
- Use a food dehydrator or jerky maker to dehydrate the strips of meat until they turn into crispy-dry Quanta.
- Finally, break the Quanta into smaller pieces, place them in a glass jars, and seal the jars tightly.
Notes
- Traditionally, instead of using a food dehydrator or jerky maker, the strips of meat are strung-up on a line that is setup indoors, in a cool and dry area of the house until the strips of meat get dry and crispy.
- Adding the Quanta while cooking the legumes or vegetables gives them a great flavor.
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