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    Berbere Seasoning

    June 11, 2015 By Darlene at International Cuisine

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    Berbere seasoning is the signature spice combination for both Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine.  It is SPICY!  If you make it yourself you can adjust the heat to your taste.  I have seen many spice combinations for this seasoning, put in what you like, eliminate what you don't.  This is the recipe I used for our International meal and loved it!

    Berbere Seasoning

    Looking for what to put your berbere seasoning on?  Here are some recipes you will love Doro Wat is the national dish of Ethiopia. Mesir Wat is another lovely dish that is a lentil stew from Ethiopia and Eritrea.  There is even a fresh tomato salad called timatim that calls for the seasoning. Bottom line is this flavorful berbere seasoning can be used on many things, just use your imagination.

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    Berbere Seasoning

    Berbere Seasoning is a spice blend used in nearly every Ethiopian recipe, it is spicy and you can make it yourself.
    Course Seasoning
    Cuisine Eritirean, Eritrea and Ethiopia, Ethiopian
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 3 minutes
    Total Time 13 minutes
    Servings 1 cup
    Calories 303kcal
    Author International Cuisine

    Ingredients

    • 4 teaspoons whole coriander seeds
    • 2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds
    • 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
    • 1 teaspoon nigella seeds
    • 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
    • 4 whole allspice berries
    • 8 cardamom pods
    • 8 whole cloves
    • 10 dried red chilies seeds removed (Thai chilies work great)
    • 6 Tablespoons sweet paprika
    • 2 teaspoons salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 2 teaspoons turmeric

    Instructions

    • In a cast iron skillet, toast the whole spices and chilies (the first nine ingredients) over high heat, shake the pan to prevent burning.
    • Toast until fragrant, just a couple minutes or so.
    • Transfer to a bowl to cool
    • Put the whole spices into a spice grinder and grind to a powder
    • Add in the rest of the ingredients and mix thoroughly.
    • Keep in an airtight container

    Nutrition

    Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 4706mg | Potassium: 1629mg | Fiber: 29g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 21091IU | Vitamin C: 79mg | Calcium: 301mg | Iron: 20mg

     

    More Eritrea & Ethiopia

    • Niter Kibbeh (Spiced Clarified Butter)
    • Injera (spongy flat bread)
    • Doro Wat (Spicy Chicken Stew)
    • Mesir Wat (A Lentil Stew from Ethiopia)
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