19/09/2022
Berbere is one of the most commonly used spice blends in Ethiopian Cuisine.
Here are a few Tips to Buying the Best and Most Authentic Berbere
🌶 Check the Ingredients: The traditional Berbere Blend contains a variety of spices and herbs, depending on the family recipe. Here are some of the main spices to look for on the ingredients list - Chilies, Besobela (Ethiopian basil), Korerima (Black Cardamom), Nech Azmud (ajwain seed), and Tikur Azmud. Additional ingredients include onions, garlic, and ginger.
🌶 Check for Quality: To make sure you’re getting a good “batch” look for these qualities while shopping for Berbere. The color of the Berbere should be a bright red-orange. It has a fine ground-like texture and a medium spice taste due to the chilis used to make it. The Berbere should also be stored in a cool and dry place to preserve its quality.
🌶 Buy From a trusted Ethiopian Store, if possible: Most Ethiopian Stores have their Berbere directly imported from Ethiopia, which used fresh authentic herbs and spices needed to make Berbere. The authentic herbs and spices are not always readily available here locally, and if they are, they may be in a dried form, not the fresh herbs used in the traditional Ethiopian berbere!.
All our spices are directly shipped from the motherland Ethiopia 🇪🇹
