BERBERE ROASTED CARROTS & FENNEL WITH ORANGES
This side starts as something very familiar--roasted vegetables. But the berbere makes the sweet carrots and fennel taste earthier and the orange gives the dish a sprightly edge. Two little changes, but so much complexity. When you drive through Ethiopia, you will see women on the roadsides selling chiles, ginger, and garlic. Others sell spices--coriander, fenugreek, allspice, cardamom. These are some of the ingredients you need to make berbere, the spice mix that permeates every aspect of Ethiopian food. It is a deep red, the color of red clay. It's not a fiery mix. Cooked long and slow, berbere is earthy; added later, it can be lively and bright. When I discovered it, I couldn't wait to begin playing with it. I hope you will, too.
Provided by Marcus Samuelsson
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Heat the oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fennel and carrots and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, then add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and cook until the vegetables soften and start to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the orange juice and berbere. Toss to combine and turn the heat to low. Add the orange segments and mint.
- Transfer the vegetables to a serving bowl and top additional berbere and mint leaves.
- Put the coriander seeds, fenugreek seeds, peppercorns, cardamom pods, cloves and allspice berries into a small skillet over medium heat. Toast, swirling the skillet, until fragrant, about 4 minutes. Pour the seeds into a spice grinder and cool. Add the onion flakes and chiles de arbol. Grind to a fine powder. Transfer the spice powder to a bowl and whisk in the paprika, salt, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. Store in a sealed jar, out of the light, for up to 6 months.
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Egbuniwe Somkene
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The carrots and fennel were roasted to perfection and the berbere spice blend was amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Syivla Lebea
[email protected]The carrots and fennel were roasted perfectly, but I found the berbere spice blend to be a bit too overpowering. I think I will try using a milder spice blend next time.
Island Sharpe
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover carrots and fennel. It's easy to make and the flavors are delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Taha Awais
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think I will use a milder spice blend next time.
Aiman Waqar Waqar
[email protected]The flavors in this dish were amazing! The carrots and fennel were roasted perfectly and the orange segments added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Robert Ofosu
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful side dish. The carrots and fennel are roasted to perfection and the berbere spice blend adds a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Ch Mubeen
[email protected]I thought this dish was just okay. The carrots and fennel were roasted well, but the flavor was a bit bland. I think I will try adding some more spices next time.
mdrobin hossin
[email protected]This dish was a great way to use up some leftover carrots and fennel. It was easy to make and the flavors were delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Hafiz Jii
[email protected]I found the berbere spice blend to be a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I will use a milder spice blend next time.
J Lall
[email protected]The carrots and fennel were a little too roasted for my taste, but the flavor was still good. I think I will try roasting them for a shorter amount of time next time.
doctor strange
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The combination of carrots, fennel, oranges, and berbere spice is divine. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.
Liv Berven
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The carrots and fennel were roasted perfectly and the berbere spice blend was amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Karin Agron
[email protected]These roasted carrots and fennel with oranges were a delightful and flavorful side dish. The berbere spice blend added a nice warmth and depth of flavor, while the oranges provided a sweet and tangy contrast. The fennel added a nice anise flavor and