I love berbere spice, a classic Ethiopian spice blend, but it never occurred to me to make my own. Actually, authentic berbere spice would use whole spice seeds/pods, toasted, and ground. But I usually toast the spices during the cooking process. Berbere is one of the most delicious and versatile spice mixes ever.

Berbere Spice Blend

½ cup ground dried New Mexico chiles

paprika

cayenne pepper

onion powder

ginger

cumin

coriander

cardamom

fenugreek

garlic powder

cinnamon

nutmeg

allspice

cloves

Place the ground chilies, paprika, and cayenne pepper into a bowl; stir. Add onion powder, ginger, cumin, coriander, cardamom, fenugreek, garlic powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves. Gently whisk together until thoroughly mixed.


Store in an airtight container, preferably glass.


Was awesome with Chef John's chicken recipe. Can't wait to try it with other meat combinations

This is so good. I made it yesterday and the chicken was so tasty. I will be making this again when I run out.

I did not have lime and Tomato paste so I substituted lemon juice and Heinz Ketchup.How the flavor of the sauce developed as it thickened. This is my new signature dish. Thank you for sharing this recipe Alan Ehmke

This is my all-time favorite spice blend! It tastes amazing added to almost any dish. Some of my favorite ways to use it are as a dry rub for baked chicken wings, pan fried pork chops, cottage pie, and even just sprinkled over french fries for an added kick. I keep a large jar of it on hand for whenever inspiration strikes. If your grocery store sells bulk spices, that’s the best way to make this blend without spending a ton on money, since you can just buy what you need.

I lessened the amount of chilli by 1/4 cup & used sweet paprika I like hot but not unbearably hot

An intense and rich Ethiopian spice is even better when made at home. 

berbere spice blend

Prep Time: 32 minutes

Total: 32 minutes

Servings: 2

Cost: $34.93 /serving

Author : Chef John

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