Berbere (Ethiopian Hot Pepper Seasoning) Recipe

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   Here's the pepper seasoning used in Doro Wat.

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   I made the full amount and it makes a lot.

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   I used whole spices, grnd, then toasted.

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   This has a lot of potential as a basic seasoning.

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   I can easily see it being used in a curry or possibly other kinds of stews.

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   In a heavy saucepan, toast the following grnd spices together over a low heat for 4 to 5 min: ginger, cardamom, coriander, fenugreek, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon and allspice.

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   Shake or possibly stir to prevent burning.

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   Add in the salt, cayenne pepper, paprika and fresh grnd black pepper and continue toasting and stirring for 10 to 15 more min.

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   Cold and store in tightly covered glass jar.

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    This will keep in the refrigerator for 5 or possibly 6 months.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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