Berbere Spice Popcorn Topping Recipe
Berbere Spice North African Popcorn Topping Recipe
The best African spice for freshly popped popcorn is Berbere, a flavorful and aromatic, bold spice blend from North Africa, which you can buy at the local supermarket or online.
Berbere is renowned for its bold blend of spices, typically including chili peppers, garlic, ginger, fenugreek, cardamom, coriander, cinnamon, and cloves.
Berbere brings a balance of heat, sweetness, and earthy depth to any dish, including fresh popped popcorn.
The spice mix symbolizes community and hospitality, often prepared at home with slight variations to suit family preferences. Its fiery yet balanced flavor profile mirrors the complex and vibrant food of North African culture.
In cities across Africa, popcorn is a common street snack and is often sold in cinemas, at markets, and by roadside vendors.
Berbere Spice Popcorn Topping Recipe
Ingredients
½ cup popped popcorn kernels
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon Berbere spice blend
1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Melt the butter in a small pan or microwave. Stir in the Berbere spice blend, and salt.
Drizzle the spiced butter over the popcorn and toss thoroughly to coat. For an even distribution, add half the popcorn, drizzle half the mixture, toss, then repeat with the rest. Enjoy warm for the best of Berbere flavor.
