Dabo kolo

Dabo kolo is an Ethiopian and Eritrean snack. They are small pieces of baked bread that are similar to pretzels and kolo (roasted barley, sometimes mixed with other local grains). Kolo made from roasted barley, chickpeas and peanuts are often sold by kiosks and street vendors wrapped in a paper cone.

Dabo kolo
Region or stateEthiopia and Eritrea
Main ingredientsFlour, milk, barley, coffee
Other informationServed on festive or snacking

The dish

Dabo means bread, and kolo is the word for roasted barley and also for coffee beans.[1] They are a special dish during the Ethiopian New Year.

Dabo kolos are traditionally served during Shabbat meals by the Beta Israel (Ethiopian Jews).[2]

See also

  • List of Ethiopian dishes

References

  1. "Telangana International Sweets Festival proves to be a big hit". The Hans India. 15 January 2018. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  2. Marks, Gil (1996). The World of Jewish Cooking. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster. p. 273. ISBN 9780684835594.
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