Spice Paste (Berbere) Recipe

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Spice Paste (Berbere)
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a cast-iron skillet, toast the ginger, cardamom, coriander, fenugreek, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, and allspice over low heat.
  2. Do not burn, this should only take a minute or so.
  3. Set aside to cool.
  4. Combine the spices, onions, garlic, 1 tablespoon of the salt, and 3 tablespoons water in a small jar of a blender and blend until smooth.
  5. Combine the paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and the remaining tablespoon of salt in the skillet and toast over low heat for a minute or so.
  6. Stir in the water, 1/4 cup at a time.
  7. Then stir in the blended mixture.
  8. Stirring vigorously, cook over the lowest possible heat for 10-15 minutes.
  9. Transfer the berbere to a jar, packing it in tightly.
  10. Let the paste cook to room temperature, then cover with a film of oil.
  11. Store in the refrigerator between use.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 115.87 Kcal (485 kJ)
Calories from fat 46.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.13g 8%
Sodium 2352.92mg 98%
Potassium 888.36mg 19%
Total Carbs 22.25g 7%
Sugars 3.99g 16%
Dietary Fiber 13.62g 54%
Protein 5.63g 11%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 25%
Iron 8.1mg 45%
Calcium 101.2mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 105.62 Kcal (442 kJ)
Calories from fat 42.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.68g 8%
Sodium 2144.84mg 98%
Potassium 809.8mg 19%
Total Carbs 20.28g 7%
Sugars 3.63g 16%
Dietary Fiber 12.42g 54%
Protein 5.13g 11%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 25%
Iron 7.4mg 45%
Calcium 92.2mg 10%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.9
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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