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Get ready for a flavorful adventure with Homemade Berbere! Learn to make this complex spice blend for your next culinary masterpiece.
HOMEMADE BERBERE SEASONING RECIPE
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WHAT IS BERBERE?
WHAT DOES BERBERE TASTE LIKE?
HOMEMADE BERBERE SEASONING INGREDIENTS
- Allspice – ¼ tsp
- Black pepper – 1 tsp
- Cardamom – 2 tsp
- Cayenne powder – 4 tbsp
- Cinnamon – 2 tsp
- Clove – ½ tsp
- Coriander – 1 tsp
- Cumin – 1 tsp
- Ground fenugreek – 3 tsp
- Garlic powder – 2 tsp
- Ground ginger – 1 tsp
- Paprika – 2 tbsp
- Turmeric – ½ tsp
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HOW TO MAKE THIS HOMEMADE BERBERE SPICE MIX
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the whole spices (black pepper, cardamom, clove, coriander, cumin, and fenugreek) until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the spices.
Transfer the toasted spices to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle and grind until they form a fine powder.
In a small bowl, mix the ground spices with the remaining ingredients (cayenne powder, cinnamon, garlic powder, ginger, paprika, and turmeric).
Store the Berbere spice blend in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
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CAN YOU MAKE BERBERE SPICE AHEAD OF TIME?
Absolutely, you can make Berbere ahead of time. In fact, it is best to make the spice blend in advance to allow the flavors to meld together. The longer the spice blend sits, the more flavorful it will be.
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CAN YOU FREEZE BERBERE SEASONING BLENDS?
WHAT TO SERVE USING BERBERE SPICE BLENDS?
WHAT KITCHEN TOOLS DO I NEED TO MAKE HOMEMADE BERBERE SEASONING?
- Nonstick skillet
- Spice grinder or mortar and pestle
- Small mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Airtight container or freezer bag for storing
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Homemade Berbere
Ingredients
- ¼ tsp ground allspice
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tsp cardamom
- 4 tbsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 3 tsp fenugreek
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp paprika
- ½ tsp turmeric
Instructions
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the whole spices (black pepper, cardamom, clove, coriander, cumin, and fenugreek) until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the spices.
- Transfer the toasted spices to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle and grind until they form a fine powder.
- In a small bowl, mix the ground spices with the remaining ingredients (cayenne powder, cinnamon, garlic powder, ginger, paprika, and turmeric).
- Store the Berbere spice blend in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
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