African Spice Recipes For Vegetarian Dishes

By Rose Swartz May 7, 2023 14 mins read 87 Views

African spice blends can elevate the taste of your vegetarian dishes. You can add these spices to soups, stews and more.

Berbere is a delicious Ethiopian spice that can be used to flavor lentils, cauliflower and kale! It’s also great on vegetables and a staple in Moroccan cooking.

Berbere

Berbere is a classic Ethiopian spice blend that adds a kick of heat to many dishes. You can find it at many large grocery stores in the spice aisle or international section.

It can be added to stews and sauces for a punch of flavor, or used as a dry rub on meats. It can also be used to season fish and other poultry.

While it’s a staple in some Ethiopian dishes, it can be used in vegetarian dishes as well. Try this vegan berbere stew that’s packed with flavour.

It’s made with chilis, garlic, fenugreek, ginger and other spices. It can be used in any number of dishes, though it’s best to toast the spices before grinding them.

Ras El Hanout

Ras el hanout is one of the most important Moroccan spice blends. It’s a complex, aromatic mix of up to 30 or more spices and roots and peppers.

It can vary widely from house to house and even from cook to cook, but it is usually a mixture of cloves, coriander, cinnamon, cardamom, cumin, ginger, turmeric, and nutmeg. It also often includes paprika, mace, cubebs (tailed pepper), ash cherries, orris root, monks’ pepper and dried rosebuds.

It is an excellent addition to a variety of dishes, especially when used in a vegetable tagine or as a rub for roasted meat. It’s a little more intense than Garam Masala, but it can be adapted to your own taste and is perfect for adding extra flavour to a vegetarian dish.

Tsire

Tsire, also known as suya, is a spice mixture often used in Nigerian cooking. The mixture is a coating for meat kebabs (and other types of grilled or fried meat), and can be added to soups, sauces, and burgers.

Tsire is a versatile spice blend that works well with vegetables and legumes, making it a suitable African spice for vegetarian dishes. Try a sprinkling of this mixture in peanut stew, bean puree, or chickpea humus.

Berbere is another popular spice blend, originating in Ethiopia, and can be found in many grocery stores. It consists of chili peppers, garlic, ginger, and fenugreek and can be used to flavor meat or vegetables.

Ras el hanout is another North African spice blend that has a warm and spicy flavor. This Moroccan spice blend uses many of the same ingredients as berbere, but it adds other spices such as cumin and coriander.

Tabil

Tabil is a blend of spices commonly used in North African cooking. Its hot chilli, garlic flavour complements most dishes and it is great to deepen the taste of stews and tagines.

It is also fantastic in couscous and meat dishes, adding a rich and distinctive flavour to the food. Use it to spice up yoghurt, sprinkle over sauteed vegetables and mix with flatbread for an exotic snack.

'Tabil' means coriander in Tunisian Arabic and it is the Tunisian equivalent of the Indian spice blend garam masala. It is traditionally made by mixing caraway, chili and coriander but it can also contain rose petals or fennel seeds.

Grains of Paradise

Grains of Paradise, also known as melegueta pepper or guinea grains, is a spice that belongs to the same family as ginger. It is used widely in West African and Ethiopian cuisine.

It is a complex, aromatic, floral and citrusy spice that can be substituted for black pepper. It is a popular ingredient in many African spice blends, including Ras El Hanout.

This spice is often added to dishes like pasta, stews and sauces in a process called blooming. The process allows the essential oils and fat-soluble compounds to be released, resulting in an even more potent flavor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paprika used in Thai food?

Yes. It is a key ingredient in many dishes, such as Pad See Ew (Thai-fried rice), made from eggs cooked with coconut milk.

Thai food is a good example of paprika.

Paprika can been traced back to Ancient Greece over 5,000 years ago. The Hungarian language "pepper" is the origin of "paprika".

Does Thai use ginger?

The answer is yes. Ginger is used extensively in traditional Thai cooking. Ginger is used extensively in Thai traditional cooking. It's often added to soups and stir-fries, and it's also common in desserts and drinks like lassis.

Ginger is a native of China, Japan, Korea and other Asian countries. Its origins go back over 5,000 years. It is believed that ginger originated in Southeast Asia where it was grown for medicinal purposes.

Ginger has been known to improve digestion and reduce nausea. It may even help prevent migraines. Ginger aids in relieving muscle spasms and joint pains. It can also treat arthritis.

Ginger is most commonly used fresh in Thailand. It is then cut into thin strips and dried. You can buy ginger root in jars or cans from Asian markets.

What are the 7 Indian spices you use?

Indian spices include a range of spices that are used to make Indian cuisine. They usually include cardamom (also known by hing), cumin, turmeric, coriander,fenugreek, ginger, and asafoetida. They enhance flavour and aroma of dishes by blending with natural ingredients like meats and vegetables. Combining spices creates unique flavour profiles that make Indian food so special.

Cardamom is sweet and pungent with hints ginger and citrus. It is used often to flavor curries and rice dishes such as biryani. Cumin has a strong, earthy aroma as well as a rich and nuanced flavor. It is commonly added to curries and meat dishes, as well as dals. Coriander is sweet and citrusy, adding a hint of nuttiness to dishes. It is used to season lentils and vegetables.

Turmeric has an earthy flavour with mustard, spices, and pepper hints. This spice is commonly used in curries and other dishes and has a golden hue. Fenugreek has a rich aroma, earthy tones, and a slightly bitter flavour. Fenugreek is used to season meat dishes such as kebabs or curries. Ginger is spicy and pungent, with hints citrus. It adds the perfect kick to dishes such as curries, chutneys, and soups. Asafoetida is a spice that has strong flavors and a pungent smell.

These spices combine to create unique flavours that make Indian cuisine so distinctive.

Statistics

According to the McCormick Science Institute, indigenous Indian spices were cultivated as early as the 8th century BC in the gardens of Babylon. (spicecravings.com)
It has been estimated that around 1,000 tons of pepper and 1,000 tons of other common spices were imported into Western Europe each year during the Late Middle Ages. (en.wikipedia.org)
According to a recent survey, professional chefs and many home cooks use spices; usage has only continued to grow from 2011 to now. (hospitalityinsights.ehl.edu)

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