Grains, rice & flours · Millets
Teff
Flour from teff, the world's tiniest grain; the gluten-free base of fermented Ethiopian and Eritrean injera.
Also called: teff flour, tef, ጤፍ
What it is
Teff is a tiny, poppy-seed-sized grain from the Horn of Africa, sold whole or as flour. Ivory teff is milder; brown teff is earthier and more molasses-like. Its batter is fermented for days to make injera, the spongy sour flatbread full of holes. It has no gluten.
Eragrostis tef
How it’s used
- Injera (fermented flatbread)
- Porridge and genfo
- Gluten-free pancakes, breads and brownies
- Whole teff in porridges and stews
Characteristics
Storage
Cool, dry and dark. Airtight in a cool, dry place.
Diet, allergens and safety
No major allergens in typical versions.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Dairy-free
- Egg-free
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Caffeine-free
- Naturally gluten-free; commercial injera is sometimes made with wheat or barley, so check.
Nutrition per 100 g
- Energy
- 367 kcal
- Protein
- 13.3 g
- Carbohydrate
- 73.13 g
- Fat
- 2.38 g
- Fibre
- 8 g
- Sugars
- 1.84 g
USDA FoodData Central: Teff, uncooked.
Related ingredients
Recipes with teff
Injera
Ethiopian · 48 h 55 min · 165 kcal · Vegan