While dishes made from fish are not as common as those made with beef in Ethiopia, there are actually a lot of fish dishes in Ethiopia that mostly come from communities that live near and around the several lakes and rivers found in Ethiopia.

In fact, in recent years, Ethiopia is seeing a growing a significant rise in the consumption of fish, especially in the capital, Addis Ababa.

One of the most popular fish dishes in Ethiopia is Asa Kitfo. It is a delicious appetizer dish made from fresh fish mixed with spices that give it a uniquely Ethiopian taste.

Here is a simple recipe that you can follow to make Asa Kitfo at home.

Ingredients Required to Make Asa Kitfo

  • 2 pounds of fish (halibut, salmon, or tuna)
  • 2.5 tbsp of olive oil
  • 1 tbsp of finely chopped red onions
  • 1 tbsp of Awaze (Ethiopian Spicy Dipping Sauce)
  • 1 lemon juice
  • 1 thinly sliced hot green pepper (jalapeno)
  • 0.25 tsp of black pepper
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How to Make Asa Kitfo (Step-by-Step Tutorial)

  1. First, use a large bowl and add in the thinly sliced green pepper, finely chopped the onion, and lemon juice.
  2. Then add the olive oil, Awaze, salt, and black pepper. Mix them all together.
  3. Now, carefully remove the fish’s skin and pat it dry with a clean cloth.
  4. Use a sharp knife and cut the fish into very little cubes.
  5. Then add the chopped fish into the previous mixture and mix thoroughly, and add sliced green peppers as a garnish.
  6. Place the Asa Kitfo into the fridge for some time, then serve cold.

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Asa Kitfo Recipe

Asa Kitfo (Fish Steak Tartar) Recipe

5.0 from 1 vote
Recipe by Sara Seife
Course: Main Dishes, Lunch, DinnerCuisine: EthiopianDifficulty: Intermediate
Servings

6

servings

One of the most popular fish dishes in Ethiopia is Asa Kitfo. It is a delicious appetizer dish made from fresh fish mixed with spices that give it a uniquely Ethiopian taste. Here is a simple recipe that you can follow to make Asa Kitfo at home.

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Ingredients

Directions

  • First, use a large bowl and add in the thinly sliced green pepper, finely chopped the onion, and lemon juice.
  • Then add the olive oil, Awaze, salt, and black pepper. Mix them all together.
  • Now, carefully remove the fish’s skin and pat it dry with a clean cloth.
  • Use a shrp knife and cut the fish into very little cubes.
  • Then add the chopped fish into the previous mixture and mix thoroughly, and add sliced green peppers as a garnish.
  • Place the Asa Kitfo into the fridge for some time, then serve cold.

Notes

  • If you prefer, you can replace the Awaze with Mitmita, but if you choose to do so, you should not use the lemon juice.

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Sara Seife
Sara Seife

Sara is a blogger, nutritionist, and recipe engineer who loves to create and share Ethiopian food recipes and guides. She is the Chief Editor of The Ethiopian Food, an online platform that aims to help people all over the world learn about and enjoy Ethiopian cuisine. Sara is passionate about sharing her love of Ethiopian food and culture with others, and she hopes that her recipes and guides will help people to create delicious and authentic Ethiopian meals at home.

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