This authentic Ethiopian spice is traditionally the main flavor staple in many dishes in North Africa. With the array of spices, sweet and hot, it pairs great as a rub, in marinades or with lentils.
Steps
1
Preparing the Spice Blend
Ingredients
2 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp fenugreek seeds
1⁄2 tsp black peppercorns
1⁄4 tsp whole allspice
6 white cardamom pods
4 whole cloves
1⁄2 cup dried onion flakes
5 dried chiles de árbol (also known as 'bird's beak,' stemmed, seeded and broken into small pieces
3 tbsp paprika or smoked paprika
1⁄2 tsp ground nutmeg
1⁄2 tsp ground ginger
1⁄2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp sea salt (optional)
To prepare the spice blend, add all the ingredients into a spice grinder.
Blend thoroughly and store in a sealed container.
