Berbere

Berbere – actually berbère – is the usual substitute for in Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine pepperThe name is derived from papere, which meant hot in Ge'ez—an ancient language spoken in Ethiopia. It is one of the oldest spice blends in the world. It was already being made in the fifth century, long before chili became known in this part of Africa.pepper.

Berbere has been a familiar spice blend for decades, known here only in its dry form. There is also a 'wet variant' with fresh onion, ginger, and garlic, replaced in the dry version by onion flakes, ginger, and garlic powder. Although the composition of berbere, as is the case with most spice blends, can vary from region to region, from shopkeeper to shopkeeper, and from household to household, pepper always the dominant.

More than any other country, Ethiopia has a tradition of integrating elements from other cultures. As early as the time of the Egyptians, this part of Africa was the center of the spice trade from the Orient, which was mixed with homegrown spices, such as korarima and African spices. peppers, like timiz, the African long pepper.

Berbere is not chili powder, and much commercially available berbere contains significantly too much chili.pepper, whereby the other spices are pushed aside. A richly filled berbere contains the following spices, the majority of which are roasted:

• kunitali - cumin seed,
• korarima - white cardamom,
• dimbibal - coriander,
• abish - blue fenugreek seed,
• tikuri beribere - black pepper,
• Timiz - Cape long peppers,
• kiloki - cloves,
• chili, and

(not roasted)

• besobela - Ethiopian basil
• zinjibil - ginger and
• tena'adam- winter rue

Scent and taste

Berbere is spicy and aromatic. This berbere does not contain tena'adam, which is the case in many authentic berberes. Are you curious about the influence of this passion fruit?pepper To taste, we also sell Tena'adam. Use sparingly, as Tena'adam has a slight bitter note.

Usage

Berbere is used in Ethiopia and Eritrea in many stews (wots), from lentils to chicken. Berbere is potent enough to be used as a rub on red meat as well. One of its most important uses is in awaze, a condiment that you can also make yourself from berbere, honey wine (t'ej or mead), and some oil.

Features:

• This Berbere contains: cayennepepper, black pepper, fenugreek, coriander, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, cumin and ginger
• contains no preservatives, and no paprika, garlic, or salt
• origin: Ethiopia, Eritrea

Allergen information

• No allergens

Assortment

• available in glass and stand-up pouch (no test tubes)
  
• Glass jar contains 60 grams
• Larger quantities on request

Gift packaging

• The jar is available in tasteful gift packaging, consisting of a cube box filled with black tissue paper.
• For an overview of our other gift packaging, please refer to the section. gift packaging
  

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• store berbere in a closed package
  
• preferably store in a dark, dry and cool place
• best before June 2028 (06-2028)
• This expiration date is an indication.

Batch number OB590410

The batch number helps us trace which supply an item originated from. It is listed on the packing slip and the invoice.