The Organic Market and Café

Berbere 50g

$6.20 each

Description

Contains: Sea Salt, Cumin Seed, Coriander Seed, Black Peppercorns, Ajowan Seed, Fenugreek Seed, Allspice, Ginger, Chilli, Nutmeg, Cloves. Description & Use: Use this coarsely ground African spice blend as a coating on meat before cooking or as a base for the following Berbere paste recipe. AFRICAN BERBERE PASTE 3 teaspoons Herbie's Spices Berbere 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 teaspoons salt 3 Tabs red wine 200g sweet paprika 1 teaspoon cayenne (or more) 300ml water Roast the Berbere spices in a hot, dry pan for one minute, then process to a paste with the onion, garlic, salt and wine. Stir in the paprika, cayenne pepper and cold water. Cook over low-moderate heat, stirring constantly, for 15-20 minutes, until the onion is cooked. (Taste and add more salt or cayenne to taste.) When cool, transfer paste to a screw-top jar and cover with a film of oil. This will keep in the refrigerator for up to six months. Add a tablespoon or more to stews and casseroles for a hearty, spicy flavour. (Has more oomph than tomato paste!) .

About Herbies

What is Herbies? Herbie's Spices fills a need in the community of cooks and food lovers for one central place to access all those hard-to-find herbs and spices. They also stock the easy-to-find ones, of the freshest and best quality, so that you can stock up on all your spices and herbs in one stop. The blends and spice mixes made at Herbie's Spices contain no fillers, starches, MSG, free-flow agents or additives of any kind, so you know they will be rich in flavour and quality. Using his vast knowledge and experience for your benefit, Herbie has the widest possible range of top quality dried herbs, spices and blends to meet your every need. Herbie's also publishes a newsletter every couple of months, full of handy information about all things spicy. You can email us if you'd like to receive it, although it is also available online. This month's issue is here. You'll also find spice-related books, nutmeg and pepper mills, pestles and mortars, spiced trivets, and lots of other spicy goodies to buy for yourself or for a gift. Who is Herbie? Herbie has long been the nickname of Ian Hemphill, one of Australia's foremost culinary herb and spice experts. Herbie spent his childhood surrounded by herbs and spices, when his parents, John and Rosemary Hemphill, were pioneering the herb and spice scene in the 1950s. Thirty years of working in the industry, including face-to-face lectures to groups from the general public, industrial brokering, manufacturing and marketing, has made Herbie a well-respected and popular figure amongst his peers, in Australia and overseas. He now enjoys sharing his extensive experience and knowledge with his customers at Herbie's Spices.

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EASTER - Good Friday 29th March
There will not be any deliveries on this day....apologies for any inconvenience caused. The shop and café will be open usual hours for CLICK & COLLECT.