berbere spice mix

image prep time: 5 minutes yield: scant ¾ cup (2 teaspoons per serving)

If you crave ethnic food with a touch of spice, try this traditional Ethiopian blend; it tastes amazing on chicken, beef, or pork. Every time I taste it, it takes me back to Ethiopia, where my husband and I adopted our two boys, and special memories fill my mind.

6 tablespoons paprika

3 tablespoons cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon fine sea salt

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon ground coriander

½ teaspoon ginger powder

½ teaspoon ground cardamom

½ teaspoon ground fenugreek

½ teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg

¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Place all the ingredients in a jar with a lid. Cover and shake until well combined. Store in the pantry for up to 2 months.

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