Berbere

Name: Berbere
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 20
Cuisine: Ethiopian
Ingredients: 2 cups Ground red chile; 5 tbsp Garlic powder; 2 tbsp Onion powder; 2 tbsp Ground ginger; 2 tbsp Ground cloves; 2 tbsp Salt; 1 tbsp Ground cumin; 2 tsp Ground fenugreek; 2 tsp Ground cinnamon; 2 tsp Ground cardamom; 1 tsp Black pepper

Also known as Berbere spice mix · Eritrean

Foundational hot aromatic spice blend used throughout Eritrean cooking.

15 min Medium Serves 20berbere spiceEritrean spice blend

Community recipe, measurements not yet verified. This method is compiled from traditional and family sources and hasn't been kitchen-tested by us yet. Treat the quantities as a starting point and adjust the berbere, oil, and salt to taste.

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Method

1
Measure all ground spices and salt into a large bowl.
2
Whisk/stir until completely homogeneous.
3
Transfer to airtight container away from heat/light.

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