🇪🇹 Ethiopian

Yellow Split Peas Zilzil Tibs

Name: Yellow Split Peas Zilzil Tibs
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 36 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ethiopian
Ingredients: 1 Onion; for deep-frying Vegetable Oil; 2, beaten Eggs; 100 g All-Purpose Flour; 150 g Breadcrumbs; 2 sprigs Rosemary; 1 tsp Berbere; 300 g Yellow Split Peas

🇪🇹 Ethiopian

A crunchy shell gives way to tender yellow split peas — the ethiopian street-snack everyone fights over. Ready in 36 minutes including prep.

Prep 18 min Cook 18 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

Onion1
Vegetable Oilfor deep-frying
Eggs2, beaten
All-Purpose Flour100 g
Breadcrumbs150 g
Rosemary2 sprigs
Berbere1 tsp
Yellow Split Peas300 g

Optional extras

Fresh Cilantrohandful, to finish

Instructions

1
Pat the yellow split peas dry and season with the berbere and a little salt.
2
Set up a breading line: flour, then beaten egg, then breadcrumbs — press the crumbs on firmly.
3
Heat 4-5 cm of oil to 180°C; a breadcrumb dropped in should sizzle straight away.
4
Fry the yellow split peas in small batches until deep golden, 3-4 minutes per batch.
5
Drain on a rack, never on paper, and serve hot with fresh cilantro scattered over.

Chef's tip

Keep the oil at a steady 180°C — too cool and the coating goes greasy.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Ater Kik Alecha Split pea Stew · on YouTube