Berbere (Ethiopa)Use in soups and stews. 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon ground fenugreek seeds 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon allspice 2 tablespoons salt 1 1/4 cups (yes, cups) cayenne pepper 1/2 cup paprika 1 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper In a heavy saucepan, toast the first eight spices for 5 minutes. Add remaining spices and continue stirring for about 12 minutes. Cool and store it in a tightly covered glass jar. This will keep in your refrigerator for up to 6 months.
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