Berbere (Ethiopian Spice Blend)

Name: Berbere (Ethiopian Spice Blend)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 7 min
Ingredients: 2 tsp Ground coriander; 2 tsp Ground cumin; ½ tsp Ground allspice; 1 tsp Black pepper; ½ tsp Ground cardamom; ½ tsp Ground cloves; 1 ½ tbsp Cayenne pepper; 2 tbsp Smoked paprika; 1 tsp Kosher salt; 1 tsp Sugar; ½ tsp Ground nutmeg; ½ tsp Ground ginger; ¼ tsp Ground cinnamon; 1 tsp Turmeric

“Berbere, whose name means hot, is a combination of spices used to flavor many traditional African dishes. It is used in a variety of foods including meats, seafood, vegetables, breads, and stews.”

2 tsp Ground coriander

2 tsp Ground cumin

½ tsp Ground allspice

1 tsp Black pepper

½ tsp Ground cardamom

½ tsp Ground cloves

1 ½ tbsp Cayenne pepper

2 tbsp Smoked paprika

1 tsp Kosher salt

1 tsp Sugar

½ tsp Ground nutmeg

½ tsp Ground ginger

¼ tsp Ground cinnamon

1 tsp Turmeric

In a small bowl, mix all spices.

Pour spices into sauté pan on high heat. Stir consistently and shake pan to prevent burning. Toast spices for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.

Cool and store in air tight container.