The Next Big Food Trend? Authentic Ethiopian BERBERE Spice Blend

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Smoked paprika adds depth while chili powder is more accessible.

coriander seeds

🥗Healthier: ground coriander

💰Cheaper: cilantro leaves

Ground coriander offers similar flavor, while cilantro is often available.

fenugreek seeds

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: mustard seeds

Maple syrup mimics sweetness, while mustard seeds are easier to find.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: black peppercorns

White pepper has a similar heat with a different flavor profile.

Start with 50 grams of paprika powder in a pan on low heat.

Add 2 teaspoons of coriander powder and 1 teaspoon of cumin to the pan.

Optionally add 1 teaspoon of sea salt.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon of ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon.

Stir in 1 teaspoon of turmeric and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.

Grind up the remaining spices (1 teaspoon of peppercorns, 4 cardamom pods, fenugreek, and 4 cloves) in a coffee grinder.

Blitz the ground spices and add them to the mix in the pan.

Stir all spices in the warm pan for about 10 minutes.

Let the mixture cool and store it in an airtight jar.

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