Spice Paste (Berbere) Recipe

Name: Spice Paste (Berbere)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground fenugreek; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice; 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 cups paprika; 2 tablespoons ground cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 1/2 cups water

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground fenugreek
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons salt
2 cups paprika
2 tablespoons ground cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups water

1
In a cast-iron skillet, toast the ginger, cardamom, coriander, fenugreek, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, and allspice over low heat.
2
Do not burn, this should only take a minute or so.
3
Set aside to cool.
4
Combine the spices, onions, garlic, 1 tablespoon of the salt, and 3 tablespoons water in a small jar of a blender and blend until smooth.
5
Combine the paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and the remaining tablespoon of salt in the skillet and toast over low heat for a minute or so.
6
Stir in the water, 1/4 cup at a time.
7
Then stir in the blended mixture.
8
Stirring vigorously, cook over the lowest possible heat for 10-15 minutes.
9
Transfer the berbere to a jar, packing it in tightly.
10
Let the paste cook to room temperature, then cover with a film of oil.
11
Store in the refrigerator between use.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon ground fenugreek, and more.

Yes, Spice Paste (Berbere) 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.

Spice Paste (Berbere)

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