Berbere Sauce

Name: Berbere Sauce
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 4 whole cloves; 8 cardamom pods; 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1/4 teaspoon whole allspice; 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds, whole; 1/2 teaspoon coriander seed; 1/2 cup dried shallots; 3 dried red chilies; 3 dried Thai chiles; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 2 teaspoons salt

13 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 teaspoons cumin seeds
4 whole cloves
8 cardamom pods
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon whole allspice
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds, whole
1/2 teaspoon coriander seed
1/2 cup dried shallots
3 dried red chilies
3 dried Thai chiles
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
2 teaspoons salt

Directions

1

In a small frying pan, combine the cumin seeds, cloves, cardamom pods, black pepper, allspice, fenugreek and Coriander seeds.
2

Cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
3

Place in a blender or coffee grinder used for spices, add shallots and whirl until finely ground.
4

Discard stems and seeds from chilies. Break up the pods and process until ground.
5

Combine with the toasted seasonings and the remaining spices.
6

Refrigerate in a well-sealed jar or a tightly closed plastic bag.