Berberé (Spicy Red Pepper Paste)

May 15, 2023May 15, 20230 15
Homemade Berberé (Spicy Red Pepper Paste) recipe to spice up your dishes
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Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon clove
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1 small onion , minced
2 garlic cloves , minced about 2 teaspoons
2 tablespoons salt
1/4 cup dry red wine
2 cups sweet paprika
1/4 cup hot paprika
1 tablespoon ground red pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
16
Calories
29
Sugar
1g
Fat
2g
Berberé is a traditional spice blend from Ethiopia, used to add depth and heat to dishes such as stews and soups. This recipe for homemade Berberé (Spicy Red Pepper Paste) allows you to create your own blend of spices to suit your personal preferences. The combination of hot paprika, ground red pepper, and black pepper give this paste its signature heat, while ginger, cardamom, coriander, and nutmeg add complexity. Use this paste to add spice and flavor to your favorite dishes!

Instructions

1.In a small dry skillet, toast ginger, cardamom, coriander, fenugreek seeds, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, and allspice over low heat until fragrant.
2.Remove from heat.
3.In a large saucepan, sauté onion and garlic in oil until softened.
4.Stir in salt, wine, paprika, hot pepper, ground red pepper, and black pepper until smooth.
5.Stir in toasted spices.
6.Add water and heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils.
7.Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8.Prepare your meal with the spicy red pepper paste!

PROS

Berberé is versatile and can be used to enhance the flavor of a variety of dishes.

It can add depth and complexity to stews, soups, and meat dishes.

This recipe is adaptable and can be customized to your personal preferences.

CONS

Berberé is spicy and may not be suitable for those with a low tolerance for heat.

Some of the spices used in this recipe may be difficult to source.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Spicy foods have been linked to a variety of health benefits, such as reducing inflammation and boosting metabolism.
The spices used in this recipe, such as ginger and coriander, have been used in traditional medicine to support digestive health and reduce pain and inflammation.

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