Berbere, Hot Spice Mixture (Dry)

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This is the hot and exotic spice mixture that give Eritrean and Ethiopian cooking its characteristic flavor.

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Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 9 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 8 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

2 teaspoons cumin seeds
4 each cloves
3/4 teaspoon cardamom seeds
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon allspice whole
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
8 small dried red chiles
1/2 teaspoon ginger root fresh, or 1 ts dried
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 tablespoons hungarian paprika
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cloves ground

Directions

In a small frying pan, on medium low heat, toast the cumin, cloves, cardamom, peppercorns, allspice, fenugreek, and coriander for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Remove from the pan and cool for 5 minutes.

Discard the stems from the chiles.

In a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, finely grind together the toasted spices and the chiles.

Mix in the remaining ingredients.

Store Berbere refrigerated in a well sealed jar or a tightly closed plastic bag.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 4g
Amount per Serving
Calories 9 42% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.0g1%
 Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 297mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 2.0g1%
 Dietary Fiber 1.0g4%
 Sugars 0.0g
Protein 1.0g1%
Vitamin A 20%  Vitamin C 3%
Calcium 1%  Iron 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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