Berbere, Hot Spice Mixture(Dry)
2 ts Cumin seeds 4 Cloves 3/4 ts Cardamom seeds 1/2 ts Black peppercorns 1/4 ts Whole allspice 1 ts Fenugreek seeds 1/2 ts Coriander seeds 8 Small dried red chiles 1/2 ts Grated fr...
Ingredients
- 2tsp cumin seeds
- 3/4tsp cardamom seeds
- 1/2tsp black peppercorns
- 1/4tsp whole allspice
- 1tsp fenugreek seeds
- 1/2tsp coriander seeds
- 8small dried red chiles
- 1/2tsp grated fresh gingerroot
Directions
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2 ts Cumin seeds 4 Cloves 3/4 ts Cardamom seeds 1/2 ts Black peppercorns 1/4 ts Whole allspice 1 ts Fenugreek seeds 1/2 ts Coriander seeds 8
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Remove from the pan and cool for 5 minutes
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Discard the stems from the chiles
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In a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, finely grind together the toasted spices and the chiles
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Mix in the remaining ingredients
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Store Berbere refrigerated in a well sealed jar or a tightly closed plastic bag
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Comment in book: This is the hot and exotic spice mixture that give Eritrean and Ethiopian cooking its characteristic flavor
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The traditional method of preparation is lengthy and uses some spices and herbs not readily available here