CAUTION: Sense of humor is required.



I may be biased, but I think Ethiopia has the most delicious food in the world. We can cater to anyone: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, or meat lover. Our food is very traditional and we take pain-staking methods to keep it that way. Like our food, our men also come in various ways to cater to the pickiest dater. So get ready and grab a gursha of the traditional Ethiopian food your man is the most like! Comment below which food you are!!! Also, this is just for fun, please don’t get offended.



1. Shiro: Powdered chickpeas cooked with Berbere (chili pepper mix), onions, and tomatoes. It’s the most common food in Ethiopia.



This guy is straight out of a 90’s rom-com. He is the miskeen guy who will crush on you for years but will never approach you. But if you give him a chance, you best believe you will be treated like a queen.

2. Tibs: A foolproof Ethiopian food, if there ever was one. Just add onions, tomatoes, garlic, bits of lamb and of course Berbere. You can never go wrong with this!



This is the down-to-earth kinda guy. You can talk to him about anything and never feel judged. He gives you better advice about men than your girls. He is so sweet and everyone thinks you guys are dating but you know in your heart he is still too immature.





3. Doro Wot: We the Ethiopian people have collectively made this our national dish. It’s a chicken stew that’s hard to make but will be your potluck favorite.



He is the quintessential Habesha parent’s dream. They have been secretly planning your wedding with this guy since you brought your non-Habesha boyfriend home. He is most likely an engineer, a lawyer or in med school. He is probably the only guy you’re ever allowed to date.





4. Misir: Healthy vegan lentil stew. Don’t let the description fool you, this is tastiest vegan food you will ever have.



This guy has his life together. He bikes to work and meditates during his free time. Dates with him include acai quinoa bowls and beet juice. It’s all fun and games until he wakes you up at 5 am for a “casual” workout.





5. Kitfo: Beef tartare marinated in Mitmita and Kibbeh (Ethiopian butter).



This the guy with tattoos and peculiar fashion choice. He says things like “marriage is a social construct.” He has all your aunties saying “wey gud.” He will definitely wreck your life but the middle part is fun.





6. Gored Gored: Cubed beef marinated in Mitmita and Kibbeh



*sigh* A lot can be said about this guy. He has a very traditional mindset. Doesn’t matter if you have a Ph.D. in Astrophysics, he still set on being the breadwinner. Gift him with Chimamanda Adichie’s novel and run.





7. Beyanetu: combination platter of all the delicious foods. This is your “have your cake and eat it too” platter of Ethiopia. I don’t know who came up with this dish but I’m all for it.

This guy will keep you on your toes and not in a good way. He shares a similar characteristic with the all the other guys. He has emotional rollercoaster written all over him. Ladies…if you want the Misir version of this guy, I suggest you try Yeshom Beyanetu (vegan option).





8. Key Wot: Cubed beef cooked in butter and Berbere.

This is the guy you will most likely marry. Your parents aren’t thrilled but they will welcome him into the family. Like his Toyota, he is also a very loyal and reliable guy. He has a beer belly and receding hairline but to you, he is GQ Man of the Year.

I hope you guys enjoyed reading this.

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