Day 5 – Telba fitfit
Telba Fitfit is a traditional Ethiopian fasting food made from roasted and finely ground flaxseed (telba) prepared into a thick, spiced paste and mixed with pieces of injera. The scientific name of telba is Linum usitatissimum). Telba is especially common during Ethiopian Orthodox fasting seasons, when animal-source foods are avoided and plant-based meals take center […]

