African Berbere Recipe Video
This combination of spices lends a touch of authenticity to various Ethiopian dishes, mainly wats or stews
Ingredients
12 whole allspice berries
1/2 tsp whole cumin seed
10 whole cloves
8 whole cardemon pods (black, green or white)
1/2 cinnamon stick, broken into a few pieces
1-2 tsp whole corriander seed
1 tsp fennelgreek seed
1/2 tsp whole black peppercorns
5 seeded and chopped dried african devil chilis
(or 10 dried red chili's or 5 dried
1/2 cup dried onion flakes
1/2 tsp salt
3 Tbs paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground ginger
Directions
Toast the whole spices (first 7) in a dry cast iron skillet, stirring constantly
until they color and release a delightful aroma, about 2-4 mins. Cool briefly and combine
with dried onion flakes in a spice grinder, grind finely. Add seeded dried chili's and grind,
combine with remaining spices and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months
until they color and release a delightful aroma, about 2-4 mins. Cool briefly and combine
with dried onion flakes in a spice grinder, grind finely. Add seeded dried chili's and grind,
combine with remaining spices and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months
Editors Review
Spice lovers never have it enough with different mixes of spices, so to add to their repertoire here is a mix of one of the most aromatic and fragrant spices in the world. Watch this video to see how you can make African berbere to perfection. It also has its own medicinal values due to the various spices used in it. This is Maria's own version of the berbere.Comments
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Ganesh Dutta says :
What is this? I can't realize it as side dish.
Posted on: 10 April 2008 - 12:50pm
shantihhh says :
Love Ethiopian cuisine! Berebere and Niter Kebbeh (spiced Ethiopian Spiced Clarified Butter) are the heart of Ethiopian cooking plus a lot of onions.
I have never used onions in my Berbere great idea. There are as many ways to make Berbere just like garam masala as there are cooks.
Shanti/Mary-Anne
Posted on: 10 April 2008 - 11:28am
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