Cultured Palate: International Dishes from Ethiopia
| May 9, 2018
10. Himbasha
One of the most popular sweet treats in Ethiopia and neighboring Eritrea is himbasha, a sweet bread often served on holidays and special occasions. Flavored with cardamom and sometimes sweetened with honey, the dough is shaped into a large disc and decorated with a wheel pattern before being baked. Soft on the inside and charred crisp on the outside, this bread is perfect for dipping into tea or enjoying on its own.
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