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The Hirshon Ethiopian Berbere Spice Mix – በርበሬ

May 18, 2015 by The Generalissimo 1 Comment

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The Hirshon Ethiopian Berbere Spice Mix
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Citizens! Berbere is the quintessential spice mix of Ethiopian cuisine – it is perhaps one of the most complex spice blends in the world, rivaled only by the mighty ras-el-hanout of northern Africa, which can have as many as 40 different herbs and spices (mine has 36)!

Berbere is a spice mixture whose primary spices usually include chili peppers, garlic, ginger, basil, korarima (lesser Cardamom), rue (a bitter herb that I have not used in my version of the recipe), ajwain, nigella, and fenugreek.

Berbere sometimes encompasses herbs and spices that are less well known internationally. The latter include both cultivated plants and those that grow wild in Ethiopia, such as korarima and long pepper. Regular cardamom is a fine substitute for korarima and long pepper is finally available in the U.S. – I include a source in the recipe.

This is a ubiquitous spice used throughout Ethiopian recipes – but it’s also killer sprinkled on BBQ ribs, meatloaf, used in dip – anywhere you’d normally use chili powder. It is also the primary ingredient in Awaze, a spicy dip served with most Ethiopian meals.

To all members of TFD Nation – (immodestly) I must suggest you give it a try forthwith and know why Ethiopian cuisine is some of the finest on the planet! 🙂

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Ingredients

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  • 3 Tbs. hot Hungarian paprika
  • 2 Tbs. Spanish smoked paprika
  • 1 Tbs. Indian chili power
  • 1 tsp. ajwain
  • 1 tsp. dried basil
  • 1 tsp. cardamom seeds
  • 1 tsp. Georgian wild blue fenugreek powder – called Utskho Suneli, it may be purchased here or just use regular ground fenugreek
  • 1 tsp. ginger, powdered
  • 1 tsp. coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp. cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp. nigella (black cumin)
  • 1/2 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. black cardamom
  • 1/2 tsp. allspice
  • 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves
  • 1/2 tsp. ground long pepper – available on Amazon
  • 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a small pan toast the ajwain, coriander, cardamom and nigella seeds over a medium heat. Let them cool.
  2. Put the seeds and the rest of the ingredients into a spice grinder and grind them to a powder. Store in an airtight container.
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Nutrition

  • Calories: 44.98 kcal
  • Sugar: 1.09 g
  • Sodium: 10.53 mg
  • Fat: 1.8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.33 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8.48 g
  • Fiber: 4.53 g
  • Protein: 2.14 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg

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