Berbere Spice Blend: Western Version
6 tablespoons ground red pepper2 tablespoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground dried mint
Mix together in a bowl. Heat a heavy skillet over low heat; add spices. Toast lightly, stirring, until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool. Makes 1/2 cup.
From: Orlando Sentinel [in Note: paragraph]
