Ethiopian Flavours | Borough Market
It's a freezing January day in London, and I'm on the hunt for a soul warming working day lunch.
Ethiopian Flavours at Borough Market comes to mind and I can't think of anything more suited. This is the 3rd time I've had it, and prior to this brilliant little market joint, I had no idea what Ethiopian food consisted of. And now I'm addicted.
I can't get past ordering the beef every time. £4.50 for a medium box serving with prime steak is ridiculous value for money and is served with 2 veggie sides plus rice or bread.
The smell just wafts through the whole of borough market. Hmmmmm
Value for money and so tasty!
6 veg sides to choose from, one was being refilled when I took this pic. The veggie selection changes every time I am here, but cabbage is a must in my lunchbox
Beef on the left and chicken at front
Watch out for the steam!
Ethiopian beef is a cross between a stew and a curry. It has a thick stew consistency with lots of spices and teeny hints of curry, and is mainly savoury tasting which I love. The steak is so tender, yet retains it's muscley bite. My sides of cabbage is simple and plain, and does of great job of reigning in the spicy kick from the chilli daal. Rice underneath.
I love Borough Market. (Previous Borough Market Eats)
Have you guys tried Ethiopian food before and do you have any other recommendations? I'd love to know.
Enjoyed reading your write-up. I've recently become a big fan of Ethiopian cuisine too. There's a blog entry about it, with recipe links, here: http://cookiteatitblogitbrum.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/e-for-ethiopia.html
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Excellent! Thanks Dee, i shall take a look at it now :)
DeleteIf only there were markets like this where I live, how great it would be to pop out and get something there for lunch! I've never had Ethiopian food before but I really like the look of it, will have to keep an eye out for it and try it out sometime :)
ReplyDeleteAhh yes Borough Market is brilliant but not for every day as it can get expensive! All the veggie sides are full of flavour too :)
DeleteI have been wanting to visit borough market for food for ages...every time I am in London always way too many choices!! Also wana head to the flower market on sunday.
ReplyDeleteYes it's good Mandy! You need to stay with me for a long wkend and max out your time in london =D
DeleteJust had this the other day, so yummy!! Love a bit of spice to warm me up in this cold weather.
ReplyDeleteOh I love this stall so much Lokyee! I'm going to BM this week, and I reckon I'll end up being here again! haha
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