Berbere Recipe

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Someone asked me what the Berbere is in the Lentil Stew recipe. It's a spice

blend. Here's a recipe:

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Berbere (Ethiopian Hot Pepper Seasoning)

 

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Sauces & Seasonings

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 t Ground ginger

1/4 t Cinnamon

1/2 t Ground cardamom

1/4 t Allspice

1/2 t Ground coriander

2 tb Salt

1/2 t Ground fenugreek seeds

1 1/4 c Cayenne pepper

1/2 t Grated nutmeg

1/2 c Paprika

1/4 t Ground cloves

1 t Fresh ground black pepper

 

Here's the pepper seasoning used in Doro Wat. I made the full amount and

it makes a lot. I used whole spices, ground, then toasted. This has a lot

of potential as a basic seasoning. I can easily see it being used in a

curry or other kinds of stews.

 

In a heavy saucepan, toast the following ground spices together over a low

heat for 4 to 5 minutes: ginger, cardamom, coriander, fenugreek, nutmeg,

cloves, cinnamon and allspice. Shake or stir to prevent burning. Add the

salt, cayenne pepper, paprika and fresh ground black pepper and continue

toasting and stirring for 10 to 15 more minutes.

 

Cool and store in tightly covered glass jar. This will keep in the

refrigerator for 5 or 6 months.

 

Makes 1 1/2 cups.

 

Posted by Stephen Ceideberg; June 11 1991.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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