Cookbook:Berbere

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Berbere is a mix of spices used in Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine. It consists of a fiery mix of chili and several aromatic spices.

Ingredients

• ¼ tsp ground allspice
• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp ground cloves
• ½ tsp ground cardamom seed
• ½ tsp ground coriander seed
• ½ tsp ground fenugreek seed
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 Tbs salt
• 2 cups chile flakes

Procedure

1. Roast everything except the pepper, chili and salt, in a heavy saucepan or cast-iron frying pan for about 5 minutes on a low heat.
2. Stir in the pepper, chili and salt, and keep stirring for another 10 minutes.
3. Store in a glass jar, away from sunlight.