Wot Kimem

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Wot Kimem

Wot Kimem is a traditional Ethiopian recipe for a classic spice blend powder, also known as Tikur Kemem that is typically used to flavour red wot dishes. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Ethiopian version of: Wot Kimem.

prep time

10 minutes

cook time

10 minutes

Total Time:

20 minutes

Serves:

Rating:

Tags : Curry Spice Recipes Ethiopia Recipes

This is a classic Ethiopian spice blend that's typically used for finishing most red wot (stew) dishes. Sometimes this is known as Tikur Kemem.

Ingredients:

110g black cumin seeds, ground
110g ajwain seeds (bishop's weed), ground
1 tbsp powdered ginger
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 1/2 tbsp ground Ethiopian cardamom (Aframomum corrorima) seeds, or substitute black cardamom seeds

Method:

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Transfer to an air-tight jar and store in a cool, dark, cupboard until needed.