Ye'nech Gebs Kinche Be'kibe: calories and recipe

Ingredients

• 285 g barley, white, split (1.5 large cup)
• 1500 g water (1.5 l)
• 7 g salt (1 tsp)
• 75 g butter (1 medium ECC)

How to make it

1. 1In a saucepan, boil water for 3 minutes.
2. 2Add split barley into the saucepan and cook until tender for 35 minutes.
3. 3Season with salt and butter, stir and cook for 2 minutes.
4. 4Remove from heat and serve hot.

Recipe and nutrition: EPHI & FAO, Ethiopian Food Recipes 2025