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NÜ BILU

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Means “come eat”...a passion project- “Food is not just fuel. Food is about family, food is about community, food is about identity. And we nourish all those things when we eat well.” DOING WHAT BRINGS ME JOY. by @nu_bilu

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7 years ago

Hey Nü Bilu fam, happy Friday! If the creamy shiro pasta caught your eye, here’s the recipe. Save it for the next time you’re craving something different!😋

Ingredients
8 oz pasta
¼ cup shiro powder
½ small red onion, finely chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp niter kibbeh
1 cup vegetable broth or water
½ cup heavy cream
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more to taste
Reserved pasta water as needed

Method
1)Cook pasta in salted water. Reserve some pasta water, then drain.

2)Heat niter kibbeh in a pan over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook until softened. Add tomatoes and cook until broken down, then stir in garlic.

3)Whisk shiro powder with broth or water until smooth. Add to the pan and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently.

4)Stir in heavy cream and black pepper.
Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes, adding pasta water as needed.

5)Toss in the pasta, then remove from the heat and stir in Parmesan until melted and creamy. Adjust salt to taste and serve.

Enjoy!😊

✌🏾 & ❤️

#nübilu #fusionfood #ethiopianfood #seattlefoodscene #renofoodies by @nu_bilu

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3 days ago

Hey, Nü Bilu fam! I know some Habeshas are probably wondering why I couldn’t just eat my shiro with injera. 😂 Well, today we’re turning shiro into a creamy pasta sauce!

Rich, creamy, full of flavor, and a reminder that shiro can be enjoyed in more ways than one. Would you try this?

Enjoy!😊

✌🏾 & ❤️

#NüBilu #CreamyShiroPasta #HabeshaFood #fusionfood #seattlefood taken in Seattle, Washington by @nu_bilu

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4 days ago

Hey Nü Bilu fam, happy Friday!
Today’s craving: Ayib with Mitmita. Creamy, spicy, and oh so good! You can never go wrong with this one.

Enjoy 😊

✌🏾&❤️

#nübilu #ethiopianfood #ayib #habeshachefs #seattlechef by @nu_bilu

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9 days ago

Hey Nü Bilu fam!

This crispy berbere chicken & rice is one of those dishes that just hits. Crispy, juicy chicken with golden, crispy turmeric-berbere rice — Ethiopian-inspired and full of flavor.

Crispy Berbere Chicken

Ingredients

* Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
* Berbere
* Garlic powder
* Onion powder
* Salt
* Black pepper
* Lemon juice
* Oil

Method

1. Pat chicken dry and season with berbere, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
2. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add a little oil, and cook chicken skin-side down until golden and crispy.
3. Flip and cook until the chicken reaches 165°F. Let rest.

Crispy Berbere Turmeric Rice

Ingredients

* Cooked basmati rice
* Niter kibbeh
* Turmeric
* Berbere
* Salt
* Black pepper

Method

1. Heat niter kibbeh in a skillet.
2. Add rice, turmeric, berbere, salt, and pepper. Toss well.
3. Press rice into an even layer and cook undisturbed until golden and crispy.
4. Break it up and cook a little longer for extra crispy bits.

Enjoy!😊
✌🏾&❤️

#nübilu #ethiopianchef #seattlefoodie #crispychicken #seattlechef chef by @nu_bilu

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17 days ago

Hey Nü Bilu fam! Hope you all had a great weekend!

Back with part two of the French toast, featuring korarima (Ethiopian cardamom) — a spice I grew up with and one that adds such a unique flavor to this dish. If you haven’t tried korarima before, this is your sign!

#frenchtoast #fusion #habeshachef #viralfood #food

Enjoy!😊

✌🏾&❤️ by @nu_bilu

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21 days ago

Hey Nü Bilu fam! Happy fall! I had to start the season with something cozy…

Honey-cardamom French toast with whipped goat cheese, roasted figs & pistachios. Crispy edges, fluffy center, and just the right amount of sweetness.

Recipe below — save this one for your next cozy fall breakfast

French Toast

• 1 thick slice brioche or Texas toast
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp vanilla
• ¼ tsp cardamom
• Pinch of cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• Butter, for cooking

Whipped Goat Cheese

• 2 oz soft goat cheese
• 2 tsp honey
• 1 tbsp coconut milk
• Pinch of cardamom

Toppings

• 2–3 fresh figs, halved
• Pistachios
• Honey

Method

1. Roast figs at 400°F for 10 minutes with a drizzle of honey.
2. Whip goat cheese, honey, coconut milk and cardamom until smooth and fluffy.
3. Whisk egg, coconut milk, honey, vanilla, cardamom, cinnamon and salt.
4. Soak the brioche for 30–60 seconds per side.
5. Cook in butter over medium-low heat for 3–4 minutes per side, until deeply golden and crisp.
6. Finish in a 375°F oven for 5–8 minutes if the center needs more time.
7. Plate with whipped goat cheese, roasted figs, pistachios and a honey drizzle.

Enjoy 😊

✌🏾& ❤️

#nübilu #frenchtoast #fallfood #brunch #viralreelsvideo❤️ taken in Seattle, Washington by @nu_bilu

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a month ago

Gomen (collard greens) Pesto Pasta

Gomen pesto, with an Ethiopian-inspired twist.

Gomen, garlic, Parmesan, and olive oil blended into a bright, savory pesto, finished with niter kibbeh and berbere.

Simple. Flavorful. Different.

Ingredients

• 8 oz pasta
• 2 cups cooked gomen, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves
• ¼ cup Parmesan, plus more for serving
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp niter kibbeh, plus more for drizzling
• ½ tsp berbere, plus more for serving
• ¼ cup pasta water
• Salt & black pepper
• Lemon juice, to taste

Method

1. Cook pasta until al dente; reserve ¼ cup pasta water.
2. Blend gomen, garlic, Parmesan, olive oil, berbere, salt, pepper, and lemon juice until smooth.
3. Warm niter kibbeh in a pan, add the pesto, and heat for 1–2 minutes.
4. Toss with pasta, adding pasta water until smooth and coated.
5. Finish with Parmesan, niter kibbeh, and a sprinkle of berbere.

#nübilu #ethiopianfood #pesto #seattlechef #renochef

Enjoy!😊

✌🏾&❤️ taken in Seattle, Washington by @nu_bilu

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a month ago

Salmon sandwich… with an Ethiopian twist.

Golden Alicha Salmon Brioche

Turmeric, ginger, garlic, lemon, caramelized onions + juicy salmon on a buttery toasted brioche bun.

RECIPE

SALMON
• 1 lb salmon
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp oil

CARAMELIZED ONIONS
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 tbsp niter kibbeh
• Pinch of salt

LEMON HERB YOGURT
• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• 1 tbsp chopped cilantro or parsley
• Salt to taste

METHOD

1. Season salmon with turmeric, garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, lemon juice and oil. Marinate 15–20 minutes.
2. Cook onions with niter kibbeh over medium-low heat until golden and caramelized.
3. Sear salmon skin-side down until crispy. Flip and cook until just done.
4. Mix the yogurt sauce ingredients.
5. Toast brioche buns.
6. Build with yogurt sauce, cabbage, salmon, caramelized onions and pickled red onions.
7. Finish with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon.

Enjoy 😊
✌🏾&❤️

#EthiopianFood #EthiopianFusion #SalmonSandwich #FoodReels #FusionFood taken in Seattle, Washington by @nu_bilu

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a month ago

Berbere Fried Chicken & Waffles

An Ethiopian fusion twist on a Southern classic! Crispy berbere chicken, golden waffles, and a sweet berbere honey drizzle.

Spicy, sweet, crispy & SO good. 🤌🏾

Chicken
• 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs
• 1½ cups buttermilk
• 1 tbsp berbere
• 1 tsp each garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt
• ½ tsp each black pepper & smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp hot sauce
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Dredge
• 2 cups flour
• ½ cup cornstarch
• 1½ tbsp berbere
• 1 tsp each garlic powder, onion powder & salt
• ½ tsp each black pepper & paprika

Method: Mix marinade ingredients, add chicken, coat, cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Mix dredge ingredients. For crispy bits, drizzle 2–3 tbsp marinade into flour and rub together. Coat chicken heavily. Fry in 350°F oil for 5–7 minutes, until golden Drain on a wire rack.

Waffles

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp each baking soda, salt
• 2 eggs
• 1¾ cups buttermilk
• ½ cup melted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼–½ tsp berbere

Method: Mix dry ingredients. Whisk eggs, buttermilk, butter and vanilla. Combine with dry ingredients until just incorporated. Cook in a greased waffle iron until golden and crisp.

Berbere Honey Drizzle

• ¼ cup honey
• 1 tsp berbere
• 1 tsp melted butter
• Tiny pinch of salt
Warm slightly and drizzle over chicken.

Enjoy! 😊

✌🏾& ❤️

#nübilu #chickenandwaffles #fusionfoods #goodfood #seattlefood by @nu_bilu

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a month ago

Berbere Fried Chicken & berbere Waffles

A little Ethiopian flavor, a little Southern comfort, and a whole lot of good food.

#nübilu #chickenandwaffles #ethiopianfusion #habeshachefs #southernfusion by @nu_bilu

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a month ago

Happy New Year to all my Habesha people💛💛

#ethiopianfood #nübilu #newyearscelebration #habeshachef #foodlove by @nu_bilu

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a month ago