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Berbere Spice Recipe
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Berbere Spice Recipe (Ethiopian Spice Blend)

This authentic berbere recipe brings robust Ethiopian flavors to soups, stews and more, essential to many East African dishes, but so versatile.
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