Berbere

Berbere is a spice blend originating from Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine, essential for providing characteristic flavor and aroma to their traditional dishes. It consists of a combination of dried chilies, garlic, ginger, coriander seeds, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, cumin, and other spices, which together create a spicy, smoky, and slightly sweet profile.

This seasoning not only enhances the flavor of stews, meats, and braises, but also offers nutritional benefits thanks to its ingredients, which contain antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties, and aid digestion.

In the Hispanic world, berbere has no direct synonyms, but it can be compared to spice blends such as ground chili or spicy paprika, although the complexity of its blend is unique and difficult to replace.

In cooking, berbere is ideal for those who wish to experiment with exotic and deep flavors in recipes for stews, soups, roasted meats, or even in rubs and marinades.