African Kit: Ethiopian Berbere
ETHIOPIAN BERBERE
Region: East Africa
Country: Ethiopia
Culture & usage:
"He who learns, teaches." – Ethiopian proverb
Berbere brings warmth and character to everything from stews to vegetables. Use it as a finishing spice for instant depth.
What it is:
A complex dry spice blend that defines Ethiopian cooking. Made from chili, garlic, ginger, fenugreek, basil, and warming spices.
Flavor profile:
Earthy, smoky, aromatic, medium heat that builds slowly.
Ingredients:
Dried chili, garlic, ginger, fenugreek, basil, coriander, cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, salt.
Allergen note:
Made in a facility that also handles peanuts and tree nuts.
Try it with:
- Shake over roasted carrots or lentils
- Grind onto chicken, lamb, or tofu after cooking
- Stir into rice or couscous before serving
Other Suggested Dishes:
- Roasted carrots with olive oil and ground berbere before serving
- Lentil or chickpea bowl, sprinkle berbere as a finishing step
- Plain grilled chicken or tofu, then grind berbere on top just before eating
- Rice or quinoa side dish topped with a light grind of berbere and fresh herbs
- Scrambled eggs or omelet finished with berbere and sliced green onion
Watch this video: We Explore ETHIOPIA'S Famous SPICE - Berbere