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Berbere (Ethiopian Spice Blend)
Central to Ethiopian cuisine, berbere is a spice blend that is fiery hot and bursting with flavor!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 18 servings
Calories: 11 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Ethiopian
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2 whole allspice berries
- Seeds of 4 green cardamom pods
- 4 cloves
- 5 dried red chilies , seeds and membranes removed and broken into small pieces (see Note)
- 3 tablespoons sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
Instructions
- In a heavy skillet over high heat, toast the whole spices (seeds) and chilies, shaking the pan regularly to prevent scorching, until very fragrant, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool completely.
- Grind the cooled spices in a spice or coffee grinder. Add all remaining ground spices and salt and grind everything together.Store in an airtight container in a dark, cool place. Will keep for up to 3 months.
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Notes
- If you like extreme heat, leave a few of the seeds in. It will still be very spicy even without the seeds.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1teaspoon
Calories
11kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
127mg
(5%)
Potassium
78mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
694IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 11
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1teaspoon | |
| Calories | 11kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 127mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 78mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 694IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.