Azifa

Description

Azifa - Authentic recipe from Ethiopia. Ready in 30 min. Try it now!

1. 1

   Cook 200 g green lentils (soaked in water for at least 2 hours) until very soft (20–25 minutes). Drain and let cool slightly. Finely dice 1 medium onion.

   ⏱️ approx. 30 min

   💡 Tip: Azifa (አዚፋ) is an Ethiopian lentil salad — served cold or at room temperature, with mustard and lemon. It is a typical fasting dish (vegan). Green lentils give more bite than red lentils.

2. 2

   Mix the still-warm lentils with the onion, 2 tbsp mustard (Dijon or wholegrain), 30 ml lemon juice, 2 tsp olive oil, salt and pepper. Stir well to combine.

   ⏱️ approx. 8 min

   💡 Tip: The mustard is the distinctive element of Azifa — introduced through Arab-Ethiopian culinary exchange. It adds heat and body. Dijon mustard is closest to the original.

3. 3

   Leave to rest for 15–20 minutes at room temperature so the flavours meld together. Adjust seasoning. Serve cold or at room temperature with injera or as part of a mezze platter.

   ⏱️ approx. 20 min

   💡 Tip: Azifa is eaten cold — one of the few Ethiopian dishes served cold. Keeps for 2–3 days in the refrigerator.