Spice up Your Dishes with Homemade Ethiopian Berbere Blend!

Berbere Recipe 🌶️

Cook Time: 2 minutes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
Servings: 8

Description:

Indulge in the rich flavors of Ethiopia with this authentic Berbere recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. Berbere, a traditional Ethiopian spice blend, adds depth and warmth to dishes, making it a staple in African cuisine. This recipe promises an easy and quick way to create your own batch of Berbere spice blend right in your kitchen!

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp cumin seeds
• 4 cloves
• 3/4 tsp cardamom seeds
• 1/2 tsp whole black peppercorns
• 1/4 tsp whole allspice
• 1 tbsp fenugreek seeds
• 1/2 cup gingerroot, chopped
• 8 – 10 dried red chilies
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 1/2 tsp ground cloves

Instructions:

1. Toast the Spices:

   • In a small frying pan, heat the cumin seeds, whole cloves, cardamom seeds, black peppercorns, allspice, fenugreek seeds, and coriander over medium-low heat.
   • Toast the spices for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly until fragrant.

2. Cool the Spices:

   • Remove the pan from the heat and let the spices cool for 5 minutes.

3. Prepare the Chilies:

   • Discard the stems from the dried red chilies.

4. Grind the Spices:

   • In a spice grinder or using a mortar and pestle, finely grind together the toasted spices and the dried red chilies until you achieve a smooth powder.

5. Mix in Remaining Ingredients:

   • To the ground spice mixture, add chopped gingerroot, turmeric, salt, sweet Hungarian paprika, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves.
   • Thoroughly mix all the ingredients until well combined.

6. Store Berbere:

   • Transfer the Berbere spice blend to a well-sealed jar or a tightly closed plastic bag.
   • Store the Berbere in the refrigerator to maintain its freshness and flavor for longer.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 36.6
• Fat: 0.8g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.1g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 297mg
• Carbohydrates: 7.6g
  • Fiber: 2.6g
  • Sugar: 2.4g
• Protein: 1.6g

Recipe Notes:

• Berbere spice blend can be used to season a variety of dishes, including stews, soups, meats, and vegetables.
• Adjust the amount of dried red chilies according to your desired level of spiciness.
• Ensure the spices are completely cooled before grinding to prevent them from burning.
• Experiment with different proportions of spices to customize the flavor of your Berbere blend.
• Store the Berbere spice blend in a cool, dry place for optimal freshness and flavor retention.