Berbere

ROBUST. SPICY. EARTHY.

PERFECT FOR SLOW COOKED STEWS, LENTILS & GRILLED MEATS.

Berbere hails from Ethiopia and magically transforms even the humblest ingredients into vibrant flavoursome dishes. 

Berbere is traditionally used in "wats", rich Ethiopian stews of meat or lentils that are eaten with tangy flat bread used as a fork to scoop up the spicy goodness. Traditional Ethiopian stews are made with onions and spiced butter but the secret to their intense flavour is, you guessed it, the mighty Berbere.

Great rubbed on grilled chicken wings and adds lots of flavour to all kinds of braised meats or roasted vegetables. It's also insanely good in anything slow cooked so use it to add an exotic aroma and  a gorgeous deep rusty colour to your next rustic stew or soup. 

Flavours

Earthy, spicy and deeply aromatic with medium spicy heat and notes of garlic, caraway seeds and ginger. 

Great with

• Add a few teaspoons to vegetable or meat stews during cooking.
• Combine 2-3 tsp of Berbere with 1/2 cup olive oil and 1tbsp balsamic vinegar to make a delicious marinade for grilled chicken or lamb.
• Add to couscous during cooking to uplift its flavour and colour.
• Sprinkle onto bean stews during cooking or scatter over roasted root vegetables before sliding into the oven.
• Brilliant with any braised or slow cooked meat dishes - add 2-3 tsp to the pot during cooking or use to flavour the onions while you sear (before adding the veg or meat).

Ingredients 

Sweet paprika*, Ginger*, Cumin seeds*, Caraway seeds*, Chilli flakes*, Garlic flakes*.

*Australian Certified Organic

Provenance

North Africa

Recipes

The best rustic vegetable soup