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'''Mitmita''' (or '''mit'mitma''') is a very spicy powdered seasoning used in the Cuisine of Ethiopia. It is orange-red in colour and can contain ground African [[birdseye chili peppers]], [[cardamom seeds]], [[cloves]], [[ground cinnamon]], [[ground cumin]], [[ginger powder]] and [[salt]]. It is used to season the raw beef dish kitfo and may also be sprinkled on [[ful medames]] and [[fava beans]].<br />
I have search many, many cookbooks for a definitive mitmitma recipe, without much success. The two recipes below are the closest to the average find<br />
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|TotalCalories = 10<br />
|PortionCalories = 10<br />
|DatePublished=31st January 2013<br />
|Author=JuliaBalbilla<br />
|Servings = 1<br />
|Difficulty = 1<br />
|TotalTime = 35 minutes (incl cooling time)<br />
|PrepTime = 30 minutes<br />
|CookTime = 5 minutes<br />
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====Best recipe review====<br />
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''<span class="reviewTitle">Is this authentic?</span>''<br />
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<span class="reviewDesc">This sure is tasty, but I'd love to know if it's authentic. Let me know, if you know.</span> <br />
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<span class="reviewAuthor"> [[User:PSmith|Paul&nbsp;R&nbsp;Smith]] </span></span><br />
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{{RecipeIngredients<br />
| A small handful of dried bird's eye chillies<br />
| 1/2 a teaspoon of black mustard seeds<br />
*| 1/2 a teaspoon of sea salt<br />
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===Method===<br />
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| [[Dry roast]] the chilies and mustard seeds, taking care they don't pop everywhere.<br />
| Leave to cool<br />
| Grind to a fine powder in a [[coffee grinder]] or [[mortar and pestle]]<br />
| Store in an airtight container<br />
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==Alternative mit'mita recipe==<br />
===Ingredient ratios===<br />
* 10 lb fresh [[bird's eye chillies]]<br />
** or 2lb dried [[bird's eye chillies]]<br />
* 2 tablespoons of [[clove buds]]<br />
* 1/4 cup of brown [[cardamom seeds]], shelled<br />
* 1 cup salt<br />
===Method===<br />
* Dry the chillies in a very low oven or in the sun<br />
* [[Dry roast]] the remaining spices and allow to cool<br />
* Grind all the ingredients to a fine powder in a [[coffee grinder]] or [[mortar and pestle]]<br />
* Store in an airtight container<br />
===Servings===<br />
Serves 4 as a [[Side dish|side dish]]<br />
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