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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…
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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…
Niter Kibbeh (Ethiopian Magic Butter)
Niter kibbeh is a staple in Ethiopian cuisine, where if the recipe says “butter”, they probably mean this. It’s basically clarified butter with onions and a bunch of aromatic stuff in it. This recipe makes a fair amount, but I…