Berbere Spice

Ingredients: passion berries, paprika, cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, ginger powder, onion, black pepper, ground allspice, anise, garlic, cayenne, coriander, toasted cumin seed, salt. 

Berbere is a traditional Ethiopian spice blend and the foundation of the country’s most iconic dishes. Originating in the Ethiopian Highlands, it reflects centuries of culinary tradition shaped by ancient trade routes and local ingredients. Built around sun-dried red chili peppers and layered with warming spices such as garlic, ginger, fenugreek, coriander, and cloves, berbere delivers a bold, aromatic, and deeply complex flavor.

At SosChefs, we honor this heritage while adding our own signature touch by blending in passion berries, introducing a subtle fruity brightness that enhances the warmth of the spices and adds a new layer of sensory experience. Used in stews, lentils, meats, and vegetables—most famously doro watand misir wat—this berbere celebrates Ethiopian tradition while inviting a fresh, modern expression.