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Ethiopian
berbere |
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Berbere is a
spice mixture whose ingredients usually include chile peppers, ginger, cloves,
coriander, allspice, rue berries, and ajwain. It is a key ingredient in the cuisines of Ethiopia and
Eritrea. |
Berbere sometimes includes herbs and spices that are less well known
internationally, including both cultivated plants and those that grow wild in
Ethiopia, for example Aframomum corrorima and long pepper.
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Berbere
Recipe Ingredients |
- ¼ tsp ground allspice
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp ground cardamom seed
- ½ tsp ground coriander seed
- ½ tsp ground fenugreek seed
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 Tbs salt
- 2 cups chili flakes
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Berbere is a mix of spices used
in Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine. It consists of a
fiery mix of chili and several aromatic spices. |
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Recipe Cooking and Preparation
Method |
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Roast everything except the pepper, chili and
salt, in a heavy saucepan or cast-iron frying pan for about 5
minutes on a low heat.
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Stir in the pepper, chili and salt, and keep
stirring for another 10 minutes.
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Store in a glass jar, away from sunlight.
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