Berbere Ethiopian Hot Pepper Seasoning

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This keeps longer on the shelf then most seasonings. This will keep in the refrigerator for 5 or 6 months.

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Steps

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In a heavy saucepan , toast the following ground spices together over a low heat for 4 to 5 minutes: ginger , cardamom , coriander , fenugreek , nutmeg , cloves , cinnamon and allspice.

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Shake or stir to prevent burning.

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Add the salt , cayenne pepper , paprika and fresh ground black pepper and continue toasting and stirring for 10 to 15 more minutes.

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Cool and store in tightly covered glass jar.

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Ingredients

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ground ginger, cinnamon, ground cardamom, allspice, ground coriander, salt, ground fenugreek, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, paprika, ground cloves, fresh ground black pepper