Best Berbere Spice Mix Recipes

ETHIOPIAN SPICE MIX (BERBERE)

Steps:

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

BERBERE SPICE MIX (ETHIOPIAN)

Steps:

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

BERBERE SPICE MIX

Steps:

• 1. In a cast iron skillet over high heat, toast the fenugreek seeds, chilies, cardamom pods, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cloves, allspice berries and the black peppercorns. Shake the pan frequently to keep from sticking and burning. Keep doing this until the spices become fragrant (2 - 3 minutes). Then place into a small bowl to cool completely before grinding.
• 2. You can grind the cooled spices in a spice or coffee grinder or you can use a mortar and pestle. Making sure to grind fine. Next, add the remaining ground spices and salt and grind everything together until well combined. This spice blend will keep in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

BERBERE, ETHIOPIAN SPICE MIX

Steps:

• In a small frying pan, on a low heat, toast cumin, cloves, cardamom, peppercorns, allspice, fenugreek and coriander for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
• Discard stems from chilies. In a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, finely grind together the toasted spices and chilies.
• Mix in remaining ingredients.
• Store in refrigerator in a well sealed jar.

ETHIOPIAN SPICE MIX (BERBERE)

Steps:

• Yes I said 1/4 cup of paprika, for real! Please do not use that red floor sweepings that is fit only for coloring deviled eggs. Get real Hungarian Sweet Paprika. Don't use smoked paprika here as it will overpower some of the subtle tastes that make this such a good seasoning. If you do not have or can't find granulated garlic then use 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder. It won't kill it. As for the chili peppers use a good dried hot one. Don't use the chinese kind since they have a very different flavor. Try New Mexico Reds. They work good. I have done it with dried anaheime chilis but just not enough kick. If you really want to wus out you can use dried Pablanos. In any case get rid of the seeds and let them fully rehydrate. Fresh peppers do not work here but hey, if you want to give it a shot go for it just let us know what happened.
• Start by slightly dry toasting the fenugreek seeds. Don't try to cook them they will burn. Just heat them up to allow the oils to activate. Finely grind fenugreek seeds in an electric coffee/spice grinder. Stir together with remaining ingredients until combined well. That is it. Store in an airtight glass container in a dark cool place for up to 4 months (If it lasts that long)

BERBERE SPICE MIX

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together.
• Store in an airtight container.