Ethiopian Berbere Spice Blend

Berbere is a wonderful all-purpose seasoning. It's can be used as a rub for meat, poultry, and fish, or as a seasoning for stews, soups, grains, and vegetables. Berbere is the key ingredient in one of the most famous of all African dishes: Ethiopian Doro Wat, their fabulous spicy chicken stew.

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Course: Spice Mix

Cuisine: African, East Africa, Ethiopia

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings: cup

Author: My Hungry Traveler

Equipment

plastic container with lid
heavy skillet
Small bowl
Spice grinder, coffee grinder, or small food processor

Ingredients

1 tsp Fenugreek seeds
4 tsp Coriander seeds
2 tsp Cumin seeds
1 tbsp Black peppercorns
2 whole Allspice berries
8 whole Green cardamom pods, seeds only
5 whole Cloves
10 whole Dried red chiles, most insides removed and broken into small pieces
6 tbsp Sweet paprika
½ tsp Cinnamon
½ tsp Nutmeg
2 tsp Kosher salt
1 tsp Ground ginger
2 tsp Turmeric

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Instructions

In a dry heavy skillet over medium high heat, toast all the seeds and chilies. Keep shaking the pan to keep from scorching. After about 3 minutes, seeds will become fragrant. Immediately pour into a bowl to cool.
Grind the cooled spices in a spice or coffee grinder. Add remaining ground spices and salt. Grind everything together. Store in a dark place in a container with lid.

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