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Berbere (Ethiopian Hot Pepper Seasoning)
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 4
This keeps longer on the shelf then most seasonings. This will keep in the refrigerator for 5 or 6 months.
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
2 tablespoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground fenugreek
1 1/4 cups cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/2 cup paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Directions:
1. In a heavy saucepan, toast the following ground spices together over a low heat for 4 to 5 minutes: ginger, cardamom, coriander, fenugreek, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon and allspice.
2. Shake or stir to prevent burning.
3. Add the salt, cayenne pepper, paprika and fresh ground black pepper and continue toasting and stirring for 10 to 15 more minutes.
4. Cool and store in tightly covered glass jar.
By RecipeOfHealth.com