The Secret Recipe For The Spicy Ethiopian Mix Berbera

2024 Author: Jasmine Walkman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 08:29

Berber is a spicy mix of spices that is an integral ingredient in Ethiopian cuisine. It is usually served spread on a thick parlenka, which is called an injera.

As it is quite rare, it can be done at home. The ingredients of the mix include: coriander, cumin, fenugreek, black pepper, allspice, cardamom, garlic, red hot peppers, sweet red pepper, salt, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric and others.

Every Ethiopian chef has their own version of this mixture. Used for marinating meat, poultry and fish, seasoning for stews, soups, lentils, cereals and vegetables. Berbera is the main component in the most famous African dish - spicy chicken stew.

Here's how to make your Ethiopian mix Berber at home.

Necessary products:

2 teaspoons coriander seeds;

1 teaspoon cumin;

½ teaspoon of fenugreek seeds;

1 teaspoon black pepper;

2 whole allspice fruits;

The seeds of 4 green cardamom pods;

4 cloves garlic;

5 dried red hot peppers together with the seeds;

3 tablespoons sweet red pepper;

1 teaspoon salt;

¼ a teaspoon of nutmeg;

½ teaspoon of ginger;

¼ teaspoon of cinnamon;

1 teaspoon turmeric.

Method of preparation:

Pour all the products (except the powdered ones) in a very hot pan for about three minutes, constantly shaking the pan. Then remove from the heat and allow to cool.

When they are sufficiently cooled, put them in the food processor together with the other spices and start grinding them. The resulting mix should be stored in airtight containers in a dark place.