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["CRISPY BERBERE CHICKEN THIGHS
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Preheat Oven to 450F
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Pat Dry Chicken
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Salt all sides of chicken.
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Generously rub each piece with Berbere Spice Mix.
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Heat 1 T oil in a heavy bottom skillet, on medium high heat, place chicken skin side down and sear until is crispy and golden, about 8 minutes. Turn over, and turn heat down to medium, searing for 2-3 minutes. Place in a 425 F oven until internal temperature reaches 165F ( 10-15 minutes)", "BERBERE SPICE MIX
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3 T sweet paprika
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1 T red pepper flakes, ground plus more for extra spicy
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2 tsp cumin seeds or powdered cumin
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1 tsp coriander seed (or powder)
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1 tsp cardamom powder or 1 tsp cardamom seeds (shell off)
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1 tsp turmeric
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 tsp fenugreek seeds (or powder)
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1 tsp black peppercorns or freshly ground peppercorn
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1/2 tsp ground cloves
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1/2 tsp allspice
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1/2 tsp ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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If using whole seeds, lightly toast them on the stove top in a skillet for 2-3 minutes.
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Grind them using a coffee grinder or mortar and pestle. Remember to crush or grind the chili flakes.", "serves 6
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ETHIOPIAN SPICED LENTILS
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1 Cup french green lentils
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3 C water
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2 cups diced onions
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5 cloves garlic, minced
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1 T fresh ginger, minced
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1 cup diced carrot
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1 cup diced tomato
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2-3 T Berbere Spice Mix...see below
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1 tsp salt
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2 T olive oil
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Fresh Italian parsley"]