A fiery, smoky and earthy melange of exotic spices, Berbere spice mix is a cornerstone of Ethiopian and Eritrean cooking. Berbere has a robust, full flavour, a potent aroma and a coarse texture. It is used as a dry rub or marinade to enhance and complement the flavour of vegetables and meat in roasting and grilling.
Berbere is believed to have originated in the 5th century, when Ethiopia controlled the Red Sea route to the Silk Road, giving traders access to spices from China. Berbere is a unique blend of Asian and North African spices, and traditional recipes have been handed down and perfected over generations.
Our authentic Berbere Spice Blend is a beautifully balanced combination of roasted and stoneground whole spices. Nutmeg, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Nigella, Ajwain or Carom seed (a pungent, thyme-like herb) and Cloves give our Berbere blend its distinct aroma, while Cayenne Pepper, Red Chilli and Black Pepper add intense heat.
This versatile Ethiopian spice mix combines sweet, spicy and citrus notes to create a complex flavour used to spice up everything from red meat to vegetables and fruits, imparting dishes with a warm red colouration and an amazingly fragrant aroma. A delicious dry rub for frying or grilling, berbere is also traditionally mixed with oil and red wine to make Awaze paste, used as a condiment or hot sauce at the table and added to the main course. Berbere is also an essential ingredient in Ethiopian stews such as Doro wat.
Organic Ingredients: Cayenne Pepper, Red Chilli, Smoked Paprika, Fenugreek seed, Coriander seed, Ginger, Cumin seed, Long Pepper, Nutmeg, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Nigella seed, Ajwain, Black Pepper, Cloves, Allspice and Basil.
No added sweeteners, preservatives, flavourings, dairy, cacao, flour, gluten, nuts, salt, sugar, onion, garlic
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A fiery, smoky and earthy melange of exotic spices, Berbere spice mix is a cornerstone of Ethiopian and Eritrean cooking. Berbere has a robust, full flavour, a potent aroma and a coarse texture. It is used as a dry rub or marinade to enhance and complement the flavour of vegetables and meat in roasting and grilling.
Berbere is believed to have originated in the 5th century, when Ethiopia controlled the Red Sea route to the Silk Road, giving traders access to spices from China. Berbere is a unique blend of Asian and North African spices, and traditional recipes have been handed down and perfected over generations.
Our authentic Berbere Spice Blend is a beautifully balanced combination of roasted and stoneground whole spices. Nutmeg, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Nigella, Ajwain or Carom seed (a pungent, thyme-like herb) and Cloves give our Berbere blend its distinct aroma, while Cayenne Pepper, Red Chilli and Black Pepper add intense heat.
This versatile Ethiopian spice mix combines sweet, spicy and citrus notes to create a complex flavour used to spice up everything from red meat to vegetables and fruits, imparting dishes with a warm red colouration and an amazingly fragrant aroma. A delicious dry rub for frying or grilling, berbere is also traditionally mixed with oil and red wine to make Awaze paste, used as a condiment or hot sauce at the table and added to the main course. Berbere is also an essential ingredient in Ethiopian stews such as Doro wat.
Organic Ingredients: Cayenne Pepper, Red Chilli, Smoked Paprika, Fenugreek seed, Coriander seed, Ginger, Cumin seed, Long Pepper, Nutmeg, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Nigella seed, Ajwain, Black Pepper, Cloves, Allspice and Basil.
No added sweeteners, preservatives, flavourings, dairy, cacao, flour, gluten, nuts, salt, sugar, onion, garlic
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