
Tibs - Ethiopian Stir-Fried Beef
Abuja, Nigeria ·
Aperçu
Tibs is one of Ethiopia's most popular and widely eaten dishes, a quick stir-fry of beef (or lamb) with onions, tomatoes, rosemary, and jalap peppers cooked in niter kibbeh until the meat is caramelised at the edges and the vegetables are softened and aromatic. It appears on every Ethiopian restaurant menu worldwide and is eaten at home as an everyday meal and at celebrations alike. The dish is deceptively simple in preparation but deeply satisfying in flavour. The niter kibbeh carries its complex spice profile into the meat as it sears, and the fresh rosemary adds an aromatic brightness that is characteristic of Ethiopian cooking. Tibs can be served wet (with more sauce) or dry (seared until the moisture is reduced), and the preference varies by region and individual taste.
Note de Patrimoine AFN
Tibs belongs to the ancient tradition of seared meat preparation in Ethiopian highland cooking, where cattle and sheep have been central to the diet and economy for millennia. The word tibs simply means fried or sauteed meat in Amharic, and the dish in its various forms appears across all Ethiopian ethnic groups. It is one of the most universally eaten preparations in Ethiopian food culture.






