Embracing the Ethiopian Cuisine

We met for a night of fellowship and food at Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant in Raleigh.We are really trying to immerse ourselves as best we can to learning as much as we can about Ethiopia. It is a yummy treat to have traditional Ethiopian food locally. The Abyssinia Restaurant is a family owned restaurant that serves authentic Ethiopian dishes that are all cooked from scratch. It was truly a dining experience like no other.



Dining in Ethiopia starts with the breaking of injera. Injera may best be described as a very large crepe/pancake that is torn into smaller pieces. The smaller pieces are then used to eat the various stew like dishes. All the dishes are served from the same plate signifying the bond of friendship and loyalty. Ethiopians say that food tastes better when eaten together. The night was not complete until fresh roasted coffee beans were turned into some amazing coffee. The best part of the night though, was getting to bond with some wonderful women and plan for the up coming trip.

Written by: Janelle Kennedy