Ingredients
-
1
-
1/2
-
1/2
-
1/2
-
1/4
-
1/8
-
1/8
-
1/8
-
2
-
1
-
2
-
3
-
2
-
2
-
1/2
Directions
Berbere — Ethiopian Red Pepper and Spice Paste, This is a new discovery for me but I was quickly converted when this paste helped me make a wonderfully rich tomato sauce, full of deep flavours Berbere spice paste has many variations This is a mild form but you can certainly exchange some of the paprika for more cayenne pepper to make it hot and spicy When you come to use it, in a tomato sauce for example, roast it for at least 5 minutes in your frying pan or sauce pot, adding water a few drops at a time to keep it from burning The roasting helps the flavours develop , Never made Berbere before, TRUE!
LOVE the kick and versatility too!
HIGHLY recommend people make WHOO HOO!
Discover ground-breaking new supplements! SHOP & SAVE
Steps
|
1
Done
|
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
Done
|
Stir Constantly Until They Are Heated Through and Then Remove from the Pan. |
|
3
Done
|
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
Done
|
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
Done
|
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
Done
|
Stir in the Water 1/4 Cup at a Time and Then Add the Spice and Wine Mixture. |
|
7
Done
|
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
Done
|
Transfer the Spice Paste to a Jar and Pack It in Tightly. |
|
9
Done
|
Let the Paste Cool to Room Temperature and Then Cover With Enough Oil So It Makes a Film About 1/4 Inch Thick. |
|
10
Done
|
Cover With Plastic Wrap and Refrigerate Until Ready to Use. |
|
11
Done
|
If You Keep It Covered With Oil, the Paste Will Last in the Fridge For 5-6 Months. |
