Berbere, Hot Spice Mixture Recipe Recipe

Name: Berbere, Hot Spice Mixture Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tsp Cumin seeds; 4 x Cloves; 3/4 tsp Cardamom seeds; 1/2 tsp Black peppercorns; 1/4 tsp Whole allspice; 1 tsp Fenugreek seeds; 1/2 tsp Coriander seeds; 8 sm dry red chiles; 1/2 tsp Grated fresh gingerroot 1 tsp. dry; 1/4 tsp Tumeric; 1 tsp Salt; 2 1/2 Tbsp. Sweet Hungarian paprika; 1/8 tsp Cinnamon; 1/8 tsp Grnd cloves

Servings: persons

2 tsp Cumin seeds
4 x Cloves
3/4 tsp Cardamom seeds
1/2 tsp Black peppercorns
1/4 tsp Whole allspice
1 tsp Fenugreek seeds
1/2 tsp Coriander seeds
8 sm dry red chiles
1/2 tsp Grated fresh gingerroot 1 tsp. dry
1/4 tsp Tumeric
1 tsp Salt
2 1/2 Tbsp. Sweet Hungarian paprika
1/8 tsp Cinnamon
1/8 tsp Grnd cloves

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In a small frying pan, on medium low heat, toast the cumin, cloves, cardamom, peppercorns, allspice, fenugreek, and coriander for about 2 min, stirring constantly.
2
Remove from the pan and cold for 5 min.
3
Throw away the stems from the chiles.
4
In a spice grinder or possibly with a mortar and pestle, finely grind together the toasted spices and the chiles.
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Fold in the remaining ingredients.
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Store Berbere refrigerated in a well sealed jar or possibly a tightly closed plastic bag.
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Comment in book: This is the warm and exotic spice mix which give Eritrean and Ethiopian cooking its characteristic flavor.
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The traditional method of preparation is lengthy and uses some spices and herbs not readily available here.
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The mix presented is a close adaptation, and it keeps well for months refrigerated.
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Berbere is called for in the W'et recipes and can be used in other recipes which call for a warm spice.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tsp Cumin seeds, 4 x Cloves, 3/4 tsp Cardamom seeds, 1/2 tsp Black peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Berbere, Hot Spice Mixture Recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Berbere, Hot Spice Mixture Recipe

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