Ethiopian Berbere Spice Blend Recipe
Berbere is a traditional Ethiopian spice blend integral to many dishes across the country. It adds a warm, aromatic flavor to some of Ethiopia's most beloved recipes.
Ingredients
- Whole red chillies – 10
- Peppercorns – 10
- Allspice berry – 5
- Holy basil seeds – 1 tsp
- Fenugreek seeds – 2 tsp
- Cloves – 4
- Cumin seeds – 1 tbsp
- Koraima – ½ tsp
- Ground ginger – 1 tbsp
- Ground coriander – ½ tsp
- Ground cinnamon – ½ tsp
- Ground nutmeg – 1 tsp
- Paprika – 3 tbsp
- Salt – 1 tsp
Instructions
- Heat a small frying pan over a high heat and add the chillies.
- Toast the chillies in the pan for 3-5 minutes, until fragrant and smoky. Make sure to stir frequently and shake the pan to prevent them burning.
- Once toasted, transfer the chillies to a bowl and allow them to cool.
- Add the cooled chillies and the whole spices to a spice grinder and grind until they become a fine powder. Transfer the contents to a bowl.
- In the same bowl, mix in all of the other ground spices until completely combined.
- Sore your berbere spice mix in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 41kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSodium: 242mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g
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