Ethiopian Berbere spice mix is a complex combination of herbs and spices. It's perfect for spicing up a basic roast chicken. Serve with a refreshing cold salad or with hot roasted vegetables and cous cous.
Ingredients:
1 whole chicken
2 tblsp olive oil
1-2 tsp salt
Berbere Spice Mix
3 tblsp paprika
2 tblsp red pepper flakes / chilli powder
2 tsp ground cumin
4 cardamom pods (seeds removed and crushed)
2 tsp dried basil
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground fenugreek
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground ginger
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 180C.
2. Combine spices to create spice mix.
3. Rub 2 - 3 tblsp of spice mix onto chicken.
4. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
5. Roast chicken for 1 hour or until chicken is cooked to 75C in the thigh.
6. Rest for 15 - 30 minutes then carve and serve.