Mitmita

Croissant Breakfast Sandwich with Mitmita

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Mitmita, unlike berbere, packs a more straightforward punch. Spicier, yet floral because of the korerima - ethiopian black cardamom, and a touch of cloves. The heat is a balanced one, delightfully warming making you want to go in for more. This makes it an extremely versatile spice blend I always have on the table to sprinkle on top of dishes for an added kick.

One of my favorite ways to use mitmita is for breakfast. I add it to my scrambled eggs, fried eggs, and these delicious breakfast sandwiches on a croissant with cheddar, pickled onions, and arugula. I scrambled the eggs with a bit of Nitter Kibbeh, spiced clarified butter, infusing a depth of flavor that is distinctly Ethiopian. You can make so many different versions of these sandwiches using your cheese and toppings of choice, but can’t go wrong as long as there is a sprinkle of mitmita on your eggs. 

Serving Size: 2 sandwiches

Croissant Breakfast Sandwich with Mitmita

Breakfast Easy Kibbeh Manteria Mitmita Niter Kibbeh
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 5 min

Tools

  • Bowl
  • Fork or whisk
  • Skillet
  • Spatula

Ingredients:

  • 2 Croissants 
  • 5 eggs 
  • 1/2 tbsp of Mitmita (to your desired spice level. Start small, add more as needed) 
  • Salt (to taste) 
  • Cheddar (2 slices, or 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar) 
  • Arugula 
  • Pickled Onions 
  • 1 tsp of Nitter Kibbeh

Steps:

  1. Heat a skillet on medium heat and add in your Nitter Kibbeh. 
  2. Meanwhile, beat your eggs until pale, about 2 minutes, and add in salt and mitmita. 
  3. Add in your egg mixture to your hot skillet and mix vigorously to create a fluffy texture. 
  4. Turn the heat off once eggs are your desired texture and sprinkle your cheese and steam with lid on to melt. 
  5. Assemble your sandwiches - Add your eggs, a sprinkle of mitmita, arugula, pickled onions and a drizzle of olive oil. Enjoy!

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About the Author ከባህል ሥር

Yalem is an Ethiopian-American cook based in New York City, passionate about educating people about the diversity of Ethiopian spices and cuisine. Born and raised in Washington DC, the largest Ethiopian diaspora in North America, Yalem takes pride in being able to blend her heritage and culture with her favorite cuisines around the world, paying homage to her diverse upbringing. She worked in corporate finance before transitioning into the food and restaurant industry full time, and loves to travel and cultivate connections with people from around the world. She looks forward to continuing to educate people about Ethiopian culture, while reimagining the future of Ethiopian inspired cuisine. 

You can find her on instagram @yalem_tef and tiktok @berberebaby