Ayib as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Ayib is absolutely in that category. The tangy from fermented injera quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. berbere spice blend does work that no substitute can replicate.

the Ethiopian coffee ceremony is a formalised ritual that can take hours. There's something about the a communal injera sharing meal context that reinforces the comfort effect. fresh juice alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.