An Ethiopian all-purpose seasoning, Berbere is a traditional, fiery blend that varies from region to region. Our Berbere isn’t quite as complex as traditional Ethiopian blends, but its simplicity has excellent flavor and plenty of heat. Traditionally it’s used to flavor stews of meat (known as wats or we’ts), vegetables, and lentils.
This paprika-based seasoning is bittersweet, garlicky, and sweet-spiced with peppery notes and medium-hot heat.
If you like food spicy hot, use in place of curry powder. Try on grilled chicken, duck, beef, veggies, tofu, and lentils.
Folklore holds that the hotter and more delicious a woman’s Berbere the more highly regarded she was as a potential wife.
Additional Uses:
For paste: Mix equal parts spice, oil, and hot water and use as a base for sauces.
For Berbere fried chicken: Mix 1 to 2 Tbsp. seasoning to 1 cup flour. Dip chicken pieces in buttermilk, roll in the seasoned flour, and deep fry.
For Berbere Marinade: Combine 2 Tbsp. seasoning with 1 cup olive oil and 1/3 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice in a blender and puree to a paste. Spread onto meat of choice and marinate overnight.
MSG-Free
Nut-Free
Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Onion-Free
Black Pepper-Free
Corn-Free
Sweetener-Free
Sugar-Free
Sesame-Free
Vegetarian
Vegan
Hungarian sweet paprika, cayenne, roasted garlic, salt, allspice, ginger, cardamom
Either Spanish Piri-Piri or Ethiopian Berbere serve as the perfect spicy seasoning for this quick and easy version of Korean style kimchi. Use the tangy condiment to add firey heat to your favorite rice or noodle dish. It's also a great topping for grilled meats and veggies.
A traditional Southern-style greens recipe to serve as a crowd-pleasing side!
This is an easy introduction to Ethiopian-style cooking. It's a flavorful and spicy stew that's best enjoyed by scooping up bites with traditional Ethiopian injera bread, which can be found at most African markets.
Either Spanish Piri-Piri or Ethiopian Berbere serve as the perfect spicy seasoning for this quick and easy version of Korean style kimchi. Use the tangy condiment to add firey heat to your favorite rice or noodle dish. It's also a great topping for grilled meats and veggies.
A traditional Southern-style greens recipe to serve as a crowd-pleasing side!
This is an easy introduction to Ethiopian-style cooking. It's a flavorful and spicy stew that's best enjoyed by scooping up bites with traditional Ethiopian injera bread, which can be found at most African markets.
