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Berbere (Spice Blend)

Berbere (Spice Blend)

Ethiopia

30Minutes
MediumLevel
12Serves
8Steps
About

The fiery red spice blend at the soul of Ethiopian cooking, built on dried chilli and a warm chorus of toasted spices, used to make nearly every wat.

Equipment
  • Dry pan
  • Spice grinder
  • Bowl
Ingredients
Dried red chillies (mild) or paprika10 (or 1 cup paprika)
Dried hot chillies (cayenne)4 tbsp
Fenugreek seeds1 tsp
Coriander seeds1 tbsp
Cumin seeds1 tbsp
Cardamom pods6
Cloves6
Allspice berries4
Black peppercorns1 tsp
Ground ginger1 tbsp
Ground cinnamon1 tsp
Ground nutmeg¼ tsp
Salt1 tbsp

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