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What is Teff Grain
Flour Recipes with Teff
Ethiopian Enjera Flat Bread Recipe
The answer to what is Teff grain? Plus delicious flour recipes with Teff. From peanut
butter cookies to an Enjera flat bread recipe.
Discover why the nutritional value of this tiny seed makes it such a unique healthy food option.
What is Teff Grain?
This African whole grain is native to the arid lands of Ethiopia. Humans began growing it
sometime between 4000 and 1000 B.C.. It is both draught and flood resistant, making it the preferred crop for such a rugged environment. In fact, to this day it accounts for almost 25%
of Ethiopia's cereal grain crops. Measuring less than 1mm in diameter its grains are easy to lose if
dropped. This problem is the source of the grain's name which means "lost" in Arhamic. Although it is the world's
smallest whole grain, it is big on nutrition.
Nutritional Value of Teff
This whole grain is high in protein, carbohydrates, and fiber. It also has a great amino acid profile, including all 8 essential amino acids
(the building blocks of the human body). This means its protein is high quality, like milk or meat. It is also rich in calcium and iron. Teff
is free of sugar, too, meaning it has no sugar content.
Gluten-Free?
Although It contains some gluten, it is not of the type that people with gluten allergies would react to. Most gluten intolerant people
do not have a problem with this whole grain.
How To Cook?
Add 1/2 cup of Teff grain to 2 cups of water, and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a
boil and simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes or until water is absorbed. Stir and let stand, uncovered, 5 minutes.
Taste
Sweet and Sour. It comes in dark and light varieties; the light being sweeter and more
popular. The dark variety is primarily eaten by rural Africans.
Shelf-Life
It will store up to 1 year, if stored properly.
Flour
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Where to Buy Teff
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Favorite Recipes
Flat bread that tastes like homemade tortillas.
Moist and delicious whole grain brownies.
From peanut butter cookies to pancakes, polenta,...
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