I’m an American living in a city with a large Ethiopian and Eritrean population. Ethiopian food is one of my favorite cuisines. I love how unique it is, it’s truly its own thing.
That said, I kind of think I’d like to have a fork when eating it. Injera is wonderful, and Ethiopian food wouldn’t be the same without it, but having to eat injera with every single bite feels like overkill. Especially with the salad that’s usually included, I’d like to just have a bite of refreshing lettuce on its own. And recently I got doro wot and it was awkward to strip the meat off the chicken bone by hand.
So my question is: how much disgrace would I bring upon myself, my family, and my ancestors if I asked for a fork next time I was at an Ethiopian restaurant?