What You Need to Know
Kisra, also spelled kissra, is a Sudanese popular thin fermented bread made in Sudan, Chad, South Sudan, Algeria and some parts of Uganda and Kenya. It is made from durra or wheat.
Steps
- 1.
Kisra with Mulah (Sudan): Base for stews (Mulah) - fermented batter creates pliable flatbread
- 2.
Kisra wraps with Ful Medames (South Sudan): Fermentation adds tanginess to balance earthy fava beans
- 3.
Kisra crêpes with Hibiscus chutney (Nubian communities): Sour notes complement floral hibiscus
The Science
Primary Reaction
Lactic acid fermentation