Silsi, an Eritrean red sauce
What is now Eritrea was once art of the Ethiopian Empire until the Italians came ’round. Because of that, there’s a fair amount of influence in the local cuisine. Silsi is basically a regional spicy pasta sauce that leans on…
Ethiopian Berbere Spice (mild)
Berbere is an essential spice blend used all across Ethiopia. Frequently it’s the main spice for a meal, and sometimes the only spice. It’s rich and kinda earthy so it brings a lot of undertones to the party. For various…
Kik Alicha (Ethiopian Split-pea Porridge)
Well, I call it ‘porridge’ anyway. It’s textured more like split pea soup, but it’s thick and served over rice. Flavor-wise, it’s rich and creamy but on the subtle side, so the peas and rice are free to do their…