Make Ahead: Berbere Sauce
Step1
Measure whole spices (cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, fenugreek and ginger) into 12-inch skillet. Toast spices over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Step2
Pour toasted spices, onions, garlic, crushed dried chili peppers, salt and burgundy wine in a blender and pulse until mixture becomes a paste.
Step3
Toast paprika and red pepper flakes in skillet for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add extra virgin olive oil, stir well. Add water.
Step4
Pour spice paste mixture from blender into skillet. Simmer on medium low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step5
After paste cools, place in a jar with a tight lid and refrigerate. Makes about 2 cups of sauce.
Make Ahead: Niter Kibbeh (Spiced Butter)
Step1
Wash jar, lid and ring in hot soapy water and rinse well.
Step2
Toast cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, star anise and turmeric in small skillet for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
Step3
In a 1-quart saucepan, melt 2 pounds sweet butter over medium low heat. Bring to a rolling boil for 2 to 3 minutes, until foamy.
Step4
Stir in the toasted spices, onion and garlic. Reduce heat to low.
Step5
Simmer 45 minutes, until solids in bottom of pan are golden brown. Liquid portion of the butter will be clear.
Step6
Line strainer with cheesecloth. Strain butter into a large bowl with a lid. Repeat twice until all solids have been removed. Pour immediately into a jar with a tight lid and refrigerate. Niter kibbeh will keep up to 3 months.
Tsebhe Sga
Step1
Sauté onions in niter kibbeh on medium heat until clear and tender.
Step2
Raise heat to medium high. Add 2 to 3 pounds of cubed sirloin beef. Sear beef, stirring constantly until beef is browned.
Step3
Add tomato paste, and 3 Tbsp. of the water, stirring well.
Step4
Have a traditional Ethiopian Dinner!
Add remaining water, Berbere sauce and sherry. Simmer 45 minutes or until beef is tender. Serve on injera.
Comments
travis22 said
on 4/1/2008 That is alot of igredients. :) When I think of Ethipoians, I htink of Starvin Marvin from South Park. I think this though... I don't evan have this much stuff in my house. :) great article, may have to try it sometime.