EDITORIAL DRAFT · RECIPE

Berbere Spice Blend

A warm, chili-forward spice blend used across stews, sauces and marinades.

Time15 min
Yieldabout 1/2 cup
TraditionsEthiopian · Eritrean
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INGREDIENTS

What you need.

  • 3 tbspground dried chili
  • 2 tbsppaprika
  • 2 tspcoriander
  • 1 tspcumin
  • 1 tspfenugreek
  • 1 tspcardamom
  • 1/2 tspcinnamon
  • 1/4 tspcloves
  • 1 tspginger powder
  • 1 tspblack pepper
Ingredient amounts scaled to 1×. Cooking time and pan size may not scale linearly.
METHOD

How to make it.

  1. 1Combine all ground spices thoroughly.
  2. 2Taste a tiny amount and adjust heat/aromatics.
  3. 3Store airtight away from light and heat.
VARIATION

Households differ.

There is no single universal berbere formula. Commercial and household blends can differ dramatically.

FOOD CONTEXT

Learn before you cook.

A spice blend central to many dishes, with recipes that vary by maker and household.

Explore Berbere →
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