Berbere (Ethiopian)


Course : Mixes
Serves: 1
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Ingredients:


3 tablespoons vegetable oil

3 tablespoons dry red wine

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

2 tablespoons paprika

1 tablespoon cayenne

14 small dried hot red chilies -- such as piquins and stems removed

1 cup water

4 cloves garlic -- peeled

1 small onion -- coarsely chopped

1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds

1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds

2 teaspoons cumin seeds

1 teaspoon ground cardamom
 

Preparation / Directions:


Toast the cardamom, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, peppercorns, and fenugreek seeds in a hot skillet, shaking constantly, for a couple of minutes, until they start to toast and gain aroma. Grind to a fine powder. Combine the onion, garlic, and " cup of the water in a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Add the roasted spice powder, chilies, cayenne, paprika, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves, and continue to blend. Slowly add the remaining " cup water, wine, and oil, and blend until smooth. Serve sparingly as a condiment with grilled beef and poultry or add to soups and stews. Will keep for a couple of months, refrigerated. A World of Curries by Dave DeWitt and Arthur Pais ISBN 0-316-18224-9 pg 181


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