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Berbere Spice Mix

Course Seasoning
Cuisine American
Keyword berbere spice mix, ethiopian spice blend, homemade spice blend, spice mix gift
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 3 tablespoons
A warm, fiery Ethiopian-style blend of chiles, paprika and sweet spices. Stir about a tablespoon into stews, lentils or roasted vegetables, or pack it in a jar as a gift.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup ground dried New Mexico chiles
  • 1/4 cup paprika
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon ground fenugreek
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

  • Put all the spices in a medium bowl.
  • Whisk until well blended, with no streaks.
  • Pour into a clean wide-mouth glass jar.
  • Close tightly; use right away, or let it sit for 24 hours so the flavors meld.

Notes

About 1 tablespoon per dish (about 19 servings). Airtight jar, cool, dark, dry cupboard; within about 6 months. Refrigerate leftover prepared dishes within 2 hours; use within 3 to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 36g | Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4.9g | Fat: 4.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.8g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 731mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 3.2g | Vitamin A: 14304IU | Vitamin C: 2.3mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 7.3mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 3 tablespoons; ground dried New Mexico chiles counted as paprika (as ground mild chiles). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.