African Berbere Recipe Video
This combination of spices lends a touch of authenticity to various Ethiopian dishes, mainly wats or stews
Summary
Preparation Time2 MinCooking Time4 Min
Ready In6 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexHealthy++Servings6
Main IngredientChili
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
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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
