Berbere Spice Mix (Ethiopian)

Submitted by Dreamer in Ontario

"Here is another version of the distinctive Ethiopian spice mix that flavors many of their dishes. Use it to season grilled fish, poultry or meat during cooking, or sprinkle it on meat or vegetable dishes at the table. I found this recipe in Homemakers magazine."

 

• Ready In: 5mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 1/3 cup

ingredients

• 8 teaspoons pure chile powder (ground dried red hot peppers) or 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
• 5 teaspoons sweet paprika
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3⁄8 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 3⁄8 teaspoon ground fenugreek
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cloves

directions

1. Combine and whisk together all ingredients.
2. Store in airtight container.

Reviews

[Michael G V.]

2 Tablespoons of Cayenne is too much. The other spices don't get displayed because of the heat. Is it a typical?

 

[fassicafoods]

Berbere is really king of all spices. It's great addition with many, many meals. I recommend people try it. If you can make it yourself and enjoy the complex flavor berbere will add to your cooking. Fassica.com

 

[Todd F.]

New to this spice so I followed it to a T. Yep... smokin hot so I added a quinoa base and poured over my lentil soup, added a splash of lemon and bean sprouts with fresh spinach. Loved. 10 spices were all in my kitchen! That alone impressed the heck out of me! I’ll keep trying this out. I agree for me- the heat overpowered the other spices but maybe just personal preference. Thanks Ontario.

 

[Linky]

I went to a local coop to get the fenugreek and I happened to have everything else. My chile powder was some I'd gotten in Hatch, NM and was considered medium. I'm a wimp about spiciness, but this was just perfect! Used it on Doro W'et as well as popcorn. I made half a batch and still have quite a bit left over. That's ok - I'll easily use it again!

 

[Mami J]

I made this to go with your Ethiopian Sauteed Lamb and I can't wait to try it on other dishes. It's so good! Thanks. Made for CQ '17