Ethiopian Mitmita Spice Blend

🎁 You have 30 days of free full access to every recipe. Join the Kitchen Club to keep it →
Merkato Market

📍 Where this dish comes from: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia · Merkato Market
Discover the history of this region →
Ethiopian Mitmita Spice Blend, plated and ready to serve

Mitmita is hotter and more straightforward than berbere, built on just a few ingredients rather than a long spice list. It’s traditionally used to season raw meat dishes and served at the table as a dipping condiment rather than cooked into a dish.

What You’ll Need

Ethiopian Mitmita Spice Blend

A fiercer, simpler cousin to berbere — traditionally a table condiment.
Print Recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: East African
Servings: 24 tsp
Calories: 5kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp ground bird's eye chilies or other very hot ground chili
  • 1 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, mixing thoroughly.
  • Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 5kcal
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Health Benefits

  • Hot chilies contain capsaicin, associated with a modest metabolic boost.
  • Cardamom and cloves are classic warming spices with antioxidant compounds.
  • Just four ingredients: no sugar or fillers.
Scroll to Top