Berbere Spice Blend

Name: Berbere Spice Blend
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup ground dried New Mexico chiles; 0.25 cup paprika; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon ground fenugreek; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice; 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves; 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg

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I love berbere spice, a classic Ethiopian spice blend, but it never occurred to me to make my own. Actually, traditional berbere spice would use whole spice seeds/pods that get toasted and ground, but I usually toast the spices during the cooking process. Berbere is one of the most delicious and versatile spice mixes ever.

By Chef John

Updated on January 18, 2023

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Servings:

48

Yield:

2 cups

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Ingredients

½ cup ground dried New Mexico chiles
¼ cup paprika
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground fenugreek
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

Place ground chiles, paprika, and cayenne pepper into a bowl; stir. Add onion powder, ginger, cumin, coriander, cardamom, fenugreek, garlic powder, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and nutmeg. Gently whisk together until thoroughly mixed.
Store in an airtight container, preferably glass.

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Chef's Note:

One of my favorite ways to use berbere spices is this Spiced Chicken Breasts recipe.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

3	Calories
0g	Fat
1g	Carbs
0g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 48
Calories 3
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g	0%
Sodium 1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 1mg	3%
Calcium 3mg	0%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 20mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.