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Berbere Spice Blend Recipe

Berbere spice is a robust Ethiopian spice blend of bold chilies and aromatic spices, essential to many East African dishes, like soups, stews, and more.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 6 tablespoons
Calories: 17 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: African

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground fenugreek
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt adjust to taste

Instructions

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  1. Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Mix well.
  2. Store in a spice container and use as desired.

Notes

  • Makes about 1/3 cup.
  • For the best flavor, start with whole seeds or berries (such as fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, whole dried chilies), then lightly toast them in a warm pan for 1-2 minutes to loosen their oils and release their natural flavor. Then grind them with a spice grinder and combine them with the other dried ingredients.
  • This recipe is VERY customizable. Feel free to omit or add more of any of your preferred ingredients. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 17kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g Sodium 100mg (4%) Potassium 96mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.4g (1%) Vitamin A 1501IU (30%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6tablespoons

Amount Per Serving

Calories 17

% Daily Value*

Calories 17kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Sodium 100mg 4%
Potassium 96mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.4g 1%
Vitamin A 1501IU 30%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.