Description
Bread made in Sudan
Technical
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.
Science
Primary Reaction
Lactic acid fermentation
Sensory Profile
Wine Analogy
Young, slightly sour lambic beer
Coffee Analogy
Lightly fermented Ethiopian coffee with citrus notes
Perfume Analogy
Tangy yogurt with earthy cereal undertones
Culinary Applications
Kisra with MulahSudanBase for stews (Mulah) - fermented batter creates pliable flatbread
Kisra wraps with Ful MedamesSouth SudanFermentation adds tanginess to balance earthy fava beans
Kisra crêpes with Hibiscus chutneyNubian communitiesSour notes complement floral hibiscus
Dietary
VeganVegetarianHalalKosherwheat
Molecular Pairing
Key Compounds Produced
Lactic acidAcetic acidEthanolCarbon dioxideResistant starch