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Berbere Spice Recipe
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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 Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Seasonings
Cuisine: African
Keyword: cayenne, paprika
Servings: 6 tablespoons
Calories: 17kcal
Author: Mike Hultquist

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

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Mix well.
  • 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

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