BERBERE
This is from the Congo Cookbook and states: Berbere is an Ethiopian spice mixture that is the flavoring foundation of Ethiopian cuisine, a basic ingredient in Dabo Kolo, Doro Wat, and many other dishes. A milder berbere can be made by substituting paprika for some or most of the red pepper. Berbere is sometimes made as a dry spice mix, and is sometimes made with oil or water to form a paste. Starting with whole spices, the various nuts and seeds and dried red chile peppers, then pan-roasting, grinding, and mixing them will produce the most authentic berbere. However, perfectly satisfactory results can be obtained using already ground or powdered spices. Red wine seems to be a non-Ethiopian addition, but it works well. Yield and prep time is estimated.
Provided by Chabear01
Categories Sauces
Time 30m
Yield 1/2 cup
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a heavy skillet over medium heat, toast the dried spices for a few minutes - stirring or shaking the skillet continuously to avoid scorching.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- If making dry berbere powder: grind the mixture in a spice grinder or blender, or use a mortar and pestle.
- Store the berbere powder in a tightly-sealed container.
- If making a berbere paste: combine the toasted spices with the fresh ginger, onions or shallots, garlic, and oil (water, or wine).
- Grind together in a blender or with a mortar and pestle.
- Store the berbere paste in a tightly-sealed container.
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Sb Chaudhary
sbchaudhary69@gmail.com5 stars! This recipe is a winner. The berbere spice blend is amazing and really makes the dish. I will definitely be making this again.
Diba Biswas
diba_b73@gmail.comOverall, I thought this dish was pretty good. The berbere spice blend was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. However, I found the sauce to be a bit too oily for my liking.
Mtho Astrah
astrah-mtho@hotmail.co.ukThis dish is a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll try using less berbere spice blend next time.
Ashlei Doucette
adoucette@aol.comI love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with chicken, beef, and even tofu, and it's always delicious. The berbere spice blend is a must-have in my pantry.
Eric Kennedy
kennedyeric88@gmail.comMade this for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone was raving about the unique flavors. I'll definitely be making this again for my next party.
Kassahun Ayele
a-k@yahoo.comThis is my new go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The berbere spice blend is a lifesaver and adds so much flavor with minimal effort. My family loves it!
Jeff Ames
a98@hotmail.comMeh. I found the dish to be a bit bland. The berbere spice blend didn't seem to have much flavor. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Goma Acharya
goma_a82@aol.comI'm not usually a fan of spicy food, but this dish was surprisingly mild and flavorful. The berbere spice blend was perfectly balanced and didn't overpower the other ingredients. I'll definitely be making this again.
Katsuragi
katsuragi@hotmail.co.ukThis dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique and complex flavors. The berbere spice blend was easy to make and added so much to the dish. Highly recommend!
Mubarak Garba
mubarak-g29@yahoo.comAbsolutely delicious! The berbere spice blend is incredibly flavorful and gives the dish a wonderful depth of flavor. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. Will definitely be making this again soon.