What Ethiopian food is vegan?

Beyaynetu (fasting platter), Misir wot, Shiro, Gomen, Injera are naturally plant-based or easily made so.

What hidden animal ingredients are common in Ethiopian food?

Niter kibbeh (spiced butter), Honey in tej.

Vegan by cuisine

Vegan ethiopian food

Short answer

Beyaynetu (fasting platter), Misir wot, Shiro are naturally plant-based or easily made so. Ask for 'yetsom' (fasting) food — it's fully vegan by religious definition.

Naturally vegan dishes

Beyaynetu (fasting platter)
Misir wot
Shiro
Gomen
Injera

Hidden animal ingredients

Niter kibbeh (spiced butter)
Honey in tej

How to order vegan ethiopian food

Ask for 'yetsom' (fasting) food — it's fully vegan by religious definition.

Say this: "Yetsom beyaynetu."

Frequently asked questions

What Ethiopian food is vegan?: Beyaynetu (fasting platter), Misir wot, Shiro, Gomen, Injera are naturally plant-based or easily made so.
What hidden animal ingredients are common in Ethiopian food?: Niter kibbeh (spiced butter), Honey in tej.
How do I order vegan at a Ethiopian restaurant?: Ask for 'yetsom' (fasting) food — it's fully vegan by religious definition.
What phrase should I use?: "Yetsom beyaynetu."

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