Recipe ingredients and directions:
Berbere Spice Mix
2 teaspoons cumin seed, or powder
1 teaspoon cardamom seeds (shell off husks), or powder
1/2 teaspoon whole allspice (or ground)
1 teaspoon fenugreek seed (or powder)
1 teaspoon coriander seed (or powder)
8 whole cloves, or ground
1 teaspoon black peppercorns, or freshly ground
5 teaspoons red pepper flakes or crumbled dried red peppers
1 tablespoon grated fresh gingeroot (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons sweet paprika (can use hot)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Toast all the seeds and whole cloves in a small frying pan for 2
minutes, stirring constantly (open window or turn on the stove
vent, it can smoke). Grind the spices in a spice grinder. If you
are using pre-ground spices, ignore and go on to the next step.
Mix all remaining ingredients. Place in a tightly covered container
and refrigerate.
Category: African Recipes
