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Berbere (Ethiopian Hot Pepper Seasoning)

Make Berbere (Ethiopian Hot Pepper Seasoning) at home with Ground Ginger, Cinnamon, Ground Cardamom, Allspice, and Ground Coriander. Serves 1. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 1 tsp
• 1/4 tsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 1/4 tsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 2 tbsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 1 1/4 cup
• 1/2 tsp
• 1/2 cup
• 1/4 tsp
• 1 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   Shake or stir to prevent burning.

3. 3

   Add the salt, cayenne pepper, paprika and fresh ground black pepper and continue toasting and stirring for 10 to 15 more minutes.

4. 4

   Cool and store in tightly covered glass jar. This will keep in the refrigerator for 5 or 6 months.

5. 5

   Posted by Stephen Ceideberg; June 11 1991.