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Mitmita

Mitmita is a traditional Ethiopian recipe for a classic hot spice blend of dried chillies mixed with other spices and salt that is a staple blend for Ethiopian cookery. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Ethiopian version of: Mitmita.

prep time

10 minutes

cook time

10 minutes

Total Time:

20 minutes

Makes:

2 jars

Rating:

Tags : Chilli RecipesVegetarian RecipesSpice RecipesEthiopia Recipes

This is a classic Ethiopian hot spice blend that is a crucial component of the raw beef dish, kitfo and which is also frequently served as a condiment. It is also sometimes sprinkled onto ful (bean) dishes before serving.

Though this recipe calls for dried piri-piri chillies, traditionally fresh chillies are collected and dried in the sun before use.

Ingredients:

1kg dried piri-piri chillies (African brids eye chillies)
2 tbsp whole cloves
4 tbsp korarima (Ethiopian cardamom) seeds
150g sea salt
2 tbsp ground cinnamon (optional)
1 tbsp cumin seeds (optional)
1 tbsp ground ginger (optional)

Method:

Separately toast the whole spices in a dry pan for a few minutes, or until aromatic. Toast the dried chillies in a pan for about 1 minutes, stirring frequently.

Combine all the spices in a bowl then, in batches, add to a coffee grinder (or a mortar) and grind or pound to a powder.

Turn into a jar, seal tightly and store in a cool, dark, cupboard.