Key Parameters
Temperature
22°C
20°C - 25°C
Time
60 hours
48 hours - 72 hours
Equipment
Large mixing bowlCheesecloth or clean cotton clothFermentation vesselMeasuring cups and spoonsWooden spoon
Steps
- 1.
Tihlo (Tigray, Ethiopia): Biofilm provides structural integrity for rolled barley dumplings
- 2.
Firfir (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia): Fermented biofilm creates sourdough-like flavor in shredded injera stew
- 3.
Ga'at (Eritrea): Biofilm viscosity controls porridge texture when mixed with teff flour
The Science
Primary Reaction
Lactic acid fermentation