--- title: "Rice & kitfo platter | Taste of Ethiopia Menu" description: "Explore Rice & kitfo platter, a photographed Ethiopian sharing guide from Taste of Ethiopia in Footscray, with serving details and related dishes." url: "https://testofethiopiarestaurant.com.au/menu/food/rice-and-kitfo-platter" --- Meat dishes # Rice & kitfo platter Rice, minced beef & egg-topped bites Photographed sharing guide A varied spread of yellow rice, meat, kitfo, egg-topped bites, salad and injera. [Explore ordering](https://testofethiopiarestaurant.com.au/order-online) [Join us at the table](https://testofethiopiarestaurant.com.au/reservations) ![Sharing plate with central minced meat and cheese with greens, yellow rice with browned meat, scrambled egg, salad and injera](https://testofethiopiarestaurant.com.au/assets/food/food-05-rice-kitfo-sharing-overhead.webp) A guide to the photographed combination, rather than a separately priced menu item. Ask the team how to build a similar meal. ## What’s on *this plate?* Kitfo is seasoned minced beef. Our Kitfo Special pairs it with cooked greens and fresh cheese. This photograph also includes rice, browned meat, egg and salad; ask the team about those extra sides rather than assuming they all come with Kitfo Special. ![Sharing plate with central minced meat and cheese with greens, yellow rice with browned meat, scrambled egg, salad and injera](https://testofethiopiarestaurant.com.au/assets/food/food-05-rice-kitfo-sharing-overhead.webp) ### A closer look at each part **Kitfo** Red minced serving at the centre Kitfo is finely minced, seasoned beef. Its fine texture is different from the larger browned meat pieces around it. The cooking level is a choice to discuss before ordering; colour in a photograph is not a reliable guide. **White cheese with greens** Rounded topping on the kitfo The white-and-green mound appears to combine crumbly cheese with finely chopped cooked greens. Try a small amount alongside the kitfo, or taste it separately first to understand the contrast. **Yellow rice** Two portions, on the left and right Individual grains of bright yellow rice form a base for the browned meat. A little rice with one cooked meat piece is a familiar starting point. Ask the team about the rice seasoning rather than judging it by colour. **Browned meat pieces** On top of the rice The larger cooked-looking pieces give a firmer bite than the minced centre. Small red vegetable pieces are mixed in. Ask which meat and preparation will come with your order. **Scrambled egg and golden bites** At the top right and bottom Soft yellow egg sits over irregular golden pieces, with chopped onion and green pieces scattered through. The golden pieces may be seasoned flatbread; ask the team to identify them and confirm the preparation. **Chopped salad** Between the rice and egg servings Lettuce, cucumber and tomato bring a fresh, crunchy contrast to the egg, rice and meat. You can try a small salad bite on its own before returning to the more richly seasoned parts. **Injera** Folded portions around the rim and the base underneath This soft, spongy flatbread can be torn into small pieces to gather kitfo, cheese or sides. A spoon or fork is also useful for the rice. There is no need to combine every component at once. **Excellent****4.5****90 reviews on Google** [Write a review](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gZUF2ft8vjPss8Kp9) Amy Bachrach 5 months ago [Read guest reviews on Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gZUF2ft8vjPss8Kp9) Enjoyed a delicious lunch and a vegetarian platter with greens, lentils, vegetables and a bright salad. Dueanchonnee Sribenjalak a month ago [Read guest reviews on Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gZUF2ft8vjPss8Kp9) Praised the varied menu, delicious meat dishes and friendly staff, and recommended a visit. Kevin B. 3 months ago [Read guest reviews on Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gZUF2ft8vjPss8Kp9) Found a warm atmosphere and fresh, flavourful food, especially the vegetarian platter served on injera. [Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gZUF2ft8vjPss8Kp9) [Tripadvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g2062777-d27410743-Reviews-Taste_Of_Ethiopia-Footscray_Maribyrnong_Greater_Melbourne_Victoria.html) 1 / 15 YOUR FIRST FEW BITES ## Settle in. *Take your time.* THE FEEL ### Flavour & texture Soft minced meat, separate grains of rice, firmer cooked meat, fluffy egg and crisp salad. THE FIRST BITE ### Start here Start with a little rice and fully cooked meat, then try the egg and salad separately. For the kitfo, discuss your preferred cooking level before ordering. When it is served as agreed, try a small bite with injera, then add some of the topping. THE HOW ### Make it your own Use small pieces of injera to scoop the kitfo and sides, or use cutlery for the rice. Try a little of each at your own pace. **A note on preparation**Kitfo may be offered raw or cooked. If you prefer fully cooked beef, say so when ordering and confirm that preparation is available. KEEP EXPLORING ## Another good place to start. 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