Berbere Spice Blend

Description & Use

Berbere spice blend is also delicious with mushrooms.

Blended and packed in Australia from imported and local ingredients.

Use this coarsely ground African spice blend as a coating on meat before cooking or as a base for the following Ethiopian Berbere paste recipe.

AFRICAN BERBERE PASTE

3 teaspoons Herbie’s Spices Berbere
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
3 Tabs red wine
20g sweet paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more)
300ml water

Roast the Berbere spices in a hot, dry pan for one minute, then process to a paste with the onion, garlic, salt and wine. Stir in the paprika, cayenne pepper and cold water. Cook over low-moderate heat, stirring constantly, for 15-20 minutes, until the onion is cooked. (Taste and add more salt or cayenne to taste.) When cool, transfer paste to a screw-top jar and cover with a film of oil. This will keep in the refrigerator for up to six months. Add a tablespoon or more to stews and casseroles for a hearty, spicy flavour. (Has more oomph than tomato paste!) .

Contains

Sea Salt, Cumin Seed, Coriander Seed, Black Peppercorns, Ajowan Seed, Fenugreek Seed, Allspice, Ginger, Chilli, Nutmeg, Cloves

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