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Berbere (Ethiopian Hot Pepper Seasoning)

Berbere (Ethiopian Hot Pepper Seasoning) is built on Cinnamon, Salt, Cayenne Pepper, and Fresh Ground Black Pepper. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

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Ingredients

• 1/4 tsp
• 2 tbsp
• 1 1/4 cup
• 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.