Must-Have Traditional Ingredients for Eritrean & Ethiopian Cooking

Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine is known for its rich flavors, aromatic spices, and unique cooking techniques. If you love cooking traditional dishes, here are essential ingredients you should always have:

1. Injera (Traditional Flatbread)

Made from teff flour, injera is a soft, spongy bread that serves as the base for many dishes. It’s not just food—it’s a way to bring people together!

2. Berbere (Spicy Red Pepper Mix)

A key ingredient in many dishes, berbere is a fiery spice blend made from red chilies, garlic, ginger, and other seasonings. It adds a bold, authentic taste to stews.

3. Shiro Powder

A delicious chickpea-based powder, shiro is used to make a thick, flavorful stew that pairs perfectly with injera.

4. Niter Kibbeh (Spiced Butter)

This clarified butter infused with spices gives Ethiopian and Eritrean dishes their signature aroma and richness.

5. Mitmita (Extra Hot Spice Blend)

If you love spicy food, mitmita is a must-have! Made with ground chili peppers, cardamom, and cloves, it adds an intense kick to any dish.

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