Kitfo is a beloved Ethiopian delicacy made from freshly minced raw beef seasoned with mitmita (spicy chili powder) and niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter). Served raw (lebleb) or lightly warmed (kitfo leb leb), it originates from the Gurage region of Ethiopia and is traditionally eaten with kocho (false banana flatbread) or injera, often accompanied by mild sides like ayib (Ethiopian cottage cheese) and gomen. Kitfo is deeply tied to special occasions and is considered a luxurious, celebratory dish.

Common variations include fully cooked versions and spiced cheese mixes like ayib be mitmita served on the side.

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