Berbere (Ethiopian spice blend)
A spicy spice blend used in Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine, enhanced with flakes of hot pepper.
Berbere is a spice blend traditionally used in Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine. It adds a spicy and exotic flavour to your dishes.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time15 min
- Cook time15 min
- Resting20 min
- Total50 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostModerate
- Cooking methodroasting
- Estimated cost$15.54 $3.89 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Ingredients
people
- $0.27
- $0.18
- $0.35
- $0.31
- $0.88
- $0.53
- $0.24
- $12.78
Prices from US supermarkets for 6 of 8 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- In a saucepan with a thick bottom or a cast-iron frying pan, roast all the spices except the pepper, hot pepper, and salt, over low heat for about 5 minutes.
- Add the pepper, chili flakes, and salt, and stir for another 10 minutes.
- Allow to cool completely and store in a glass jar, away from light.
The bill
Berbere (Ethiopian spice blend)
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground cardamom$0.27
- 1/4 cup of ground cilantro$0.18
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground fenugreek$0.35
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg$0.31
- 1 teaspoon of ground ginger$0.88
- 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper$0.53
- 2 tablespoons of salt$0.24
- 2 cups of chopped chili peppers$12.78
Total$15.54
that's $3.89 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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