Best 6 Berbere Spice Blend Recipes

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BERBERE (ETHIOPIAN SPICE BLEND)



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Central to Ethiopian cuisine, berbere is a spice blend that is fiery hot and bursting with flavor!

Provided by Kimberly Killebrew

Categories     condiment     Seasoning

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons coriander seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 whole allspice berries
Seeds of 4 green cardamom pods
4 cloves
5 dried red chilies (, seeds and membranes removed and broken into small pieces (see Note))
3 tablespoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon turmeric

Steps:

  • In a heavy skillet over high heat, toast the whole spices (seeds) and chilies, shaking the pan regularly to prevent scorching, until very fragrant, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool completely.
  • Grind the cooled spices in a spice or coffee grinder. Add all remaining ground spices and salt and grind everything together.
  • Store in an airtight container in a dark place.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 teaspoon, Calories 11 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 127 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g

BERBERE (ETHIOPIAN SPICE)



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For those of you who have difficulty locating berbere in your local grocery store, this recipe is a good substitute that is easy to make. Note that it is quite spicy, so use to taste. This spice combination is used in many Ethiopian dishes including doro wat, an Ethiopian chicken dish.

Provided by Twin Cities

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African

Time 10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup red chili powder
½ cup paprika
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground fenugreek
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Mix chili powder, paprika, salt, fenugreek, ginger, onion powder, coriander, cardamom, garlic powder, cloves, and cinnamon together in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 25.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 345.2 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

BERBERE SPICE BLEND



Berbere Spice Blend image

I love berbere spice, a classic Ethiopian spice blend, but it never occurred to me to make my own. Actually, authentic berbere spice would use whole spice seeds/pods, toasted, and ground. But I usually toast the spices during the cooking process. Berbere is one of the most delicious and versatile spice mixes ever.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African

Time 32m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup ground dried New Mexico chiles
¼ cup paprika
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground fenugreek
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Place the ground chilies, paprika, and cayenne pepper into a bowl; stir. Add onion powder, ginger, cumin, coriander, cardamom, fenugreek, garlic powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves. Gently whisk together until thoroughly mixed.
  • Store in an airtight container, preferably glass.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3.3 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 0.5 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

ETHIOPIAN SPICE MIX (BERBERE)



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Berbere is a chile and spice blend used to season many Ethiopian dishes. Because authentic berbere can be hard to find, we developed our own recipe. Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 15 min

Categories     Quick & Easy     Spice     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 teaspoon fenugreek
1/2 cup ground dried New Mexico chiles
1/4 cup paprika
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

Steps:

  • Finely grind fenugreek seeds in an electric coffee/spice grinder. Stir together with remaining ingredients until combined well.

BERBERE SPICE MIX (ETHIOPIAN)



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Here is another version of the distinctive Ethiopian spice mix that flavors many of their dishes. Use it to season grilled fish, poultry or meat during cooking, or sprinkle it on meat or vegetable dishes at the table. I found this recipe in Homemakers magazine.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     Ethiopian

Time 5m

Yield 1/3 cup

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 teaspoons pure chile powder (ground dried red hot peppers) or 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
5 teaspoons sweet paprika
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
3/8 teaspoon ground fenugreek
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Combine and whisk together all ingredients.
  • Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.7, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 3, Sodium 22024.7, Carbohydrate 62, Fiber 39.8, Sugar 8.8, Protein 15.9

BERBERE



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Berbere is the primary spice mix from Ethiopia and Eritrea. Every region and family makes their own version, but they're all a great balance of warmth and spice. This version, made with toasted ground spices rather than whole, comes together very quickly and will keep in your pantry for several months. Use it as a spice rub or as a base for soups and stews.

Provided by Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup New Mexico chile powder
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground cayenne
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon granulated onion
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Combine all the spices in a small skillet. Toast over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Let cool completely. This spice blend will keep, tightly sealed, in your pantry for several months. For longer storage, keep in the freezer.

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