Bulla፡ቡላ

Ingredients

• 1 cup bulla powder
• 3 cups water or milk
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp niter kibbeh
• 1 tbsp berbere, for the savoury version
• 2 tbsp honey, for the drink

Method

1. 1

   Whisk the bulla into 1 cup of the cold liquid until it is completely smooth

2. 2

   Bring the rest of the liquid to a boil with the salt

3. 3

   Pour the slurry in slowly, whisking without stopping

4. 4

   Cook 8 to 12 minutes, still whisking, until it thickens and turns glossy and slightly translucent

5. 5

   For the porridge: spoon it into a bowl, make a well in the middle and pour in the kibbeh melted with the berbere

6. 6

   For the drink: thin it with more liquid until it pours, sweeten with honey, and serve hot in a cup