Ethiopian Spice Mix (Berbere)

Name: Ethiopian Spice Mix (Berbere)
Total time: PT0D0H0M
Yield: makes about 3/4 cup
Ingredients: 2 tsp. coriander seeds; 1 tsp. fenugreek seeds; 1 ⁄ 2 tsp. black peppercorns; 1 ⁄ 4 tsp. whole allspice; 6 white cardamom pods; 4 whole cloves; 1 ⁄ 2 cup dried onion flakes; 5 dried chiles de árbol, stemmed, seeded, and broken into small pieces; 3 tbsp. paprika; 2 tsp. kosher salt; 1 ⁄ 2 tsp. ground nutmeg; 1 ⁄ 2 tsp. ground ginger; 1 ⁄ 2 tsp. ground cinnamon

Serves
makes about 3/4 cup

Berbere, whose name means hot in Amharic, is a chile-spice blend that's essential to many Ethiopian dishes, including Doro Wot and Misr Wot.

Ingredients

2 tsp. coriander seeds
1 tsp. fenugreek seeds
¹⁄₂ tsp. black peppercorns
¹⁄₄ tsp. whole allspice
6 white cardamom pods
4 whole cloves
¹⁄₂ cup dried onion flakes
5 dried chiles de árbol, stemmed, seeded, and broken into small pieces
3 tbsp. paprika
2 tsp. kosher salt
¹⁄₂ tsp. ground nutmeg
¹⁄₂ tsp. ground ginger
¹⁄₂ tsp. ground cinnamon

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Instructions

Step 1

In a small skillet, combine coriander seeds, fenugreek seeds, black peppercorns, allspice, cardamom pods, and cloves. Toast spices over medium heat, swirling skillet constantly, until fragrant, about 4 minutes.