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Foodies and those curious about exotic cuisine will be able to delight in Ethiopia. It is Eddy Tsige who offers this opportunity to Ruthenians, with typical and traditional dishes.
After being somewhat thwarted by Covid, in his desire to do catering, Eddy Tsige, owner of the Eden Café, rue Penavayre, is launching into Ethiopian cuisine. Specialties that he knows well since this “prince of hearts” comes from this region, located on the Horn of Africa.
In Rodez, Eddy is known for his great generosity. He is the one who offers, every year, a Christmas meal to single people and from his own money.
Today, all the stars are aligned, allowing Eddy Tsige to launch himself, with complete peace of mind. After having renovated and updated his room, the kitchen, and a space for after-parties with friends, he has just unearthed the rarest of pearls, a real Ethiopian chef. Senayte Hule has mastered Ethiopian gastronomy like the back of her hand.
First, the “engera”, a family dish that is enjoyed daily and in groups.
“engera”, a family dish
Served with meat, several vegetables (carrots, peppers, tomato, salad, beans, potatoes and several sauces based on lentils or split pea puree) but also proteins (hard-boiled eggs and a curdled cheese), this unique dish is a perfect balance and is sufficient in itself. It is presented on a bed of pancakes which take three days to mature. “It takes a long time to make, but if we don’t respect this time, we don’t get the same taste as Ethiopian bread”, attests Senayte Hule, in a charming accent. This dish will only be offered upon reservation.
Alongside this typical dish, with a spicy and non-spicy taste, Eddy’s restaurant will have tebse on the menu. Here too, a typical grilled dish, served at the table, on a brazier. A change of scenery guaranteed with the black, terracotta coffee pot. Purists could ask to taste it with cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, but these secrets will remain reserved for the most knowledgeable. Note that the restaurant will also serve couscous. The restaurant is open on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings by reservation.
As for drinks, Eddy makes sure to offer Ethiopian beers (even if it remains difficult to find), white rosé, different wines and a very cold Ethiopian punch (with a touch of honey), a treat!
Contact au 05 65 68 17 46.
