Berbere Seasoning (Ethiopa)

Use Berbere in soups and stews.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground fenugreek seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 1/4 cups (yes, cups) cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup paprika
• 1 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper

Instructions

1. In a heavy saucepan, toast the first eight spices for 5 minutes.
2. Add remaining spices and continue stirring for about 12 minutes.
3. Cool and store it in a tightly covered glass jar.

Notes

This will keep in your refrigerator for up to 6 months.