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EthiopianNon-veg

Berbere Paste

Berbere Paste — a classic ethiopian dish made simple at home.

25 min4 servesmedium

Berbere Paste — a classic ethiopian dish made simple at home. This Ethiopian main is sized for 4 and comes together in about 25 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per serving

596

kcal

38g

Protein

38g

Carbs

28g

Fat

main

Ingredients

  • collard3 tbsp
  • green chili1 tsp
  • chicken1 tsp
  • potato1 large
  • niter kibbeh100 ml
  • cabbage2 cloves
  • carrot200 g
  • saltstaple
  • pepperstaple

Method

  1. 1

    Prep all ingredients for berbere paste and measure them out.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a pan and sauté aromatics until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add main ingredients and cook until just done.

  4. 4

    Season with salt, pepper and finish with fresh herbs.

  5. 5

    Plate and serve hot.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Berbere Paste take to cook?
Total time is about 25 minutes for 4 servings.
Is Berbere Paste vegetarian?
No — this recipe contains non-vegetarian ingredients.
What are the main ingredients?
The headline ingredients are collard, green chili, chicken.