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Berbere Spice Blend (Ethiopian Spice Blend)
Berbere is the quintessential spice blend of Ethiopian cuisine, lending a rustic, bold flavor to traditional dishes and grilled meats. We’ve combined a unique blend of herbs and spices, including ajowan seed, fenugreek, cardamom, and cloves, to create our Ethiopian Berbere Spice.
- Earthy, herbaceous, slightly sweet and spicy flavor
- Ground to a powdered blend
- Deep orange color
- All Natural
- Kosher Certified
Basic Prep
Ready to use. Add to taste.
Suggested Uses
- Add Berbere to rice at the start of cooking
- Sauté with onions in oil to start pilafs
- Sprinkle on steak, chicken or fish before grilling
- Add a pinch to cake or gingerbread batter
Description
Berbere is a mix of spices essential to many Ethiopian and Eritrean dishes, including the classic spiced stews, collectively known as "wat."
Berbere, which means "hot" in Amharic, is characterized first by its fiery heat, from a blend of ground chile peppers and peppercorns. The heat is cut with sweet spices including ginger, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice.
This multifaceted blend also includes Hungarian paprika, coriander, cumin, fennel, fenugreek, ajowan seed, mace and cardamom. As with many traditional spice blends, Berbere differs from region to region and can be used to season anything from vegetables to meats and stews.
Storage & handling
Store in a dry, cool place.
Ingredients
Spices (including coriander, fennel, fenugreek, ajowan), paprika, salt, citric acid.