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title: "Your First Ethiopian Meal - Taste of Ethiopia Journal"
description: "New to Ethiopian food? Get to know injera, shared plates and a simple way to explore different dishes at your first Ethiopian meal."
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AT THE TABLE

# Your first Ethiopian meal

A friendly guide to injera, sharing and finding a first favourite.

![Lentils, greens, cabbage, potatoes and beetroot arranged on injera.](https://testofethiopiarestaurant.com.au/assets/food/food-06-vegetarian-sharing-overhead.webp)

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## Start with injera

The soft, porous flatbread beneath many Ethiopian dishes is called injera. Its lightly tangy flavour sits alongside rich stews and vegetables, and its texture helps it hold a little of each sauce. It is part of the meal, rather than just a plate underneath it.

## Build a mouthful

Tear off a small piece of injera and use it to gather a little stew or vegetables. Try each dish on its own, then bring two flavours together in the same bite. When sharing, take modest mouthfuls and leave room for everyone to try each preparation. Cutlery is also something you can ask the team about.

## Choose a familiar starting point

If you enjoy vegetables and lentils, explore Yetsom Beyaynetu. If a rich chicken stew sounds inviting, read about Doro Wat, also written Doro Wet. Tibs are a good place to look if you enjoy seasoned pieces of meat. The dish guides explain the food in plain language, so you can choose with a little more confidence.

## Let curiosity lead

You do not need to know the name of every dish before arriving. Tell the team what you enjoy, how you feel about spice and any dietary requirements. Ask about the current preparation and accompaniments when ordering.

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