A fly's-eye view reveals miniature Injera pancakes topped with a dazzling rainbow of diced nectarine salsa - lush oranges, vivid yellows, and a little crimson from the peppers. A sprinkle of fresh coriander leaves adds a touch of lively green. All resting on an earthen-tone plate, transporting your senses straight to Africa.

African Nectarine Salsa on Mini Injera Pancakes

Name: African Nectarine Salsa on Mini Injera Pancakes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: ripe Nectarines, 2 finely diced; Red Bell Pepper, 1 finely diced; small Red Onion, 1 finely diced; Jalapeño Pepper, 1 seeds removed and minced; Fresh Lemon Juice, 2 tablespoons; Honey, 1 tablespoon; Fresh Coriander, 4 tablespoons chopped; Salt, to taste; Black Pepper, to taste; Teff flour, 1 cup; Water, 2 cups; Salt, 1/2 teaspoon; Cooking Spray,

Category Appetizer

Prep 30 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style African

Technique Frying

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: September 28, 2023

Inspired by the vibrant flavors of African cuisine and the fresh, sweet taste of Nectarines, our recipe brings together an unanticipated blend of ingredients that will dance on your palate, providing a unique gastronomic experience.

Ingredients (for 4)

Ripe nectarines - 2 - finely diced
Red bell pepper - 1 - finely diced
Small red onion - 1 - finely diced
Jalapeño pepper - 1 - seeds removed and minced
Fresh lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
Honey - 1 tablespoon
Fresh coriander - 4 tablespoons - chopped
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste
Teff flour - 1 cup
Water - 2 cups
Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
Cooking spray -

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍑🌶️🥣

Combine nectarines, bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, lemon juice, honey, coriander, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and chill in the fridge for an hour for flavors to meld.
Step 2 - 🥣💦🧂

In a separate bowl, mix teff flour, water, and salt until smooth. Let it rest for 10-15 mins.
Step 3 - 🔥🍳💦

Heat a non-stick mini pancake pan over medium heat and spray with cooking spray.
Step 4 - 🥞⏲️🔄

Pour a small amount of batter into the pan for each pancake. Cook for 2 minutes until edges start to lift, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
Step 5 - 🥞🍑🍽️

Top each pancake with a generous spoonful of the nectarine salsa and serve immediately.

Additional

This dish is a fusion of two classics - Injera, a traditional African sourdough risen flatbread and fruity salsa, tweaked with the addition of Nectarines. Feel free to play around with the salsa ingredients for variation or if you want to crank up or tone down the heat. Have your kids help you with the easy tasks, such as mixing the salsa or the batter. Lastly, don't forget to take an overhead shot of your plate for that quintessential Instagram food post!