- Meal Pattern- Three times a day with a light breakfast. Lunch and dinner are the main meals.
- Eritreans often eat with their fingers.
- Prefer spicy foods
This is Injera, a staple dish among many Eritreans. It is basically a spongy pancake made from wheat or barely. The grains are ground up and made into a watery dough. Then they are left to ferment for a few days before being baked or fried. It is often served with a meat sautee known as Tsebhi.
This is kitcha, another staple dish in Eritrea. It is a thin baked, unleavened wheat bread.
Eritrea used to be an Italian colony making Italian food popular in the country. Many restaurants serve lasagna, spaghetti, pizza, and various other pasta dishes.
The national drink of Eritrea is Suwa, which is a beer like alcoholic drink.
Espresso and tea are always served with a lot of sugar and are very popular.
Blended banana, mango, and papaya juices are common beverages.
Espresso and tea are always served with a lot of sugar and are very popular.
Blended banana, mango, and papaya juices are common beverages.