Berbere -- Ethiopian Red Pepper and Spice Paste Recipe

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Berbere -- Ethiopian Red Pepper and Spice Paste
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Directions:

  1. In a heavy frying pan, toast the ginger, cardamom, coriander, fenugreek, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon and allspice over a low heat for a minute or so.
  2. Stir constantly until they are heated through and then remove from the pan.
  3. Next you need to combine the toasted spices, onions, garlic, 1 tbsp of the salt and all of the wine together into a smooth paste.
  4. I prefer to do this in a mortar and pestle but if you have a blender that is good with small quantities that may work too.
  5. Next mix the paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper and the rest of the salt in the frying pan and toast them over a low heat.
  6. Stir in the water 1/4 cup at a time and then add the spice and wine mixture.
  7. Stir vigorously and cook over the lowest possibly heat, stirring all the time, for an absolute minimum of 5 minutes and up to 10 or even 15 minutes if you can.
  8. Transfer the spice paste to a jar and pack it in tightly.
  9. Let the paste cool to room temperature and then cover with enough oil so it makes a film about 1/4 inch thick.
  10. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
  11. If you keep it covered with oil, the paste will last in the fridge for 5-6 months.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 112.43 Kcal (471 kJ)
Calories from fat 57.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.38g 10%
Sodium 1764.73mg 74%
Potassium 670.09mg 14%
Total Carbs 16.63g 6%
Sugars 3.04g 12%
Dietary Fiber 10.12g 40%
Protein 4.15g 8%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 6mg 33%
Calcium 75.4mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 124.95 Kcal (523 kJ)
Calories from fat 63.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.09g 10%
Sodium 1961.2mg 74%
Potassium 744.7mg 14%
Total Carbs 18.49g 6%
Sugars 3.38g 12%
Dietary Fiber 11.25g 40%
Protein 4.62g 8%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 6.6mg 33%
Calcium 83.8mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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