Berbere Spice Blend

Pronounced ber-beray, the Berbere Spice Blend is a popular spice mix and key ingredient in the cuisines of Ethiopia and Eritrea. We make it from a heady mix of ginger, chilis, coriander, cinnamon, black pepper garlic, allspice, red pepper, and other spices. Berbere spice has a coarse earthy texture and robust spiciness.Berbere Spice Blend adds rich and spicy flavor when used as a rub for red meat or poultry, whether roasting, grilling, barbecuing or frying. Add a little liquid to turn Berbere Spice into a paste, to add to stir-fry dishes, soups, casseroles, or as a base for African-style curries. The ingredients in Berbere Spice, like Indian curry or even "Italian seasoning" vary from kitchen to kitchen in North Africa. One unifying factor in the many varieties of Berbere Spice is that the blends embrace the heat from chilies, including long pepper. Traditionally, Berbere Spice is used in stews and lentil dishes called wats. An interesting thing to consider about Berbere Spice Blend is