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Berber

Berber

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A spicy spice blend used in Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine, enhanced with flakes of hot pepper.

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Recipe from Kittycataclysm, Gyrofrog, MarcGarver and 1 other contributors (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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Berbere is a spice blend traditionally used in Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine. It adds a spicy and exotic flavor to your dishes.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time15 min
  • Total30 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodto fry
  • Estimated cost$3.95 $0.99 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.08
  • $0.36
  • $0.53
  • $0.16
  • $0.11
  • $0.61
  • $0.88
  • $0.21
  • $0.24
  • $0.77

Prices from US supermarkets for 6 of 10 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Roast all the ingredients, except the hot pepper and salt, in a heavy-bottomed pot or cast-iron skillet over low heat for about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the chili pepper and salt, and continue to stir for another 10 minutes.
  3. Store in a glass jar, away from light. ≈ 3 min

The bill

Berber

  • 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon$0.08
  • 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper$0.36
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cardamom$0.53
  • 1 tablespoon of ground cilantro seeds$0.16
  • 1 tablespoon of ground fenugreek seeds$0.11
  • 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg$0.61
  • 1 tablespoon of ground ginger$0.88
  • 1 tablespoon of ground black pepper$0.21
  • 2 tablespoons of salt$0.24
  • 2 tablespoons of chopped chili peppers$0.77

Total$3.95

that's $0.99 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon of ground allspice
  • 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cardamom
  • 1 tablespoon of ground cilantro seeds
  • 1 tablespoon of ground fenugreek seeds
  • 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon of ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon of ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons of salt
  • 2 tablespoons of chopped chili peppers

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