MIXED SPICES/MEKELESHA
This Akbi’s product
Mekelesha (or Mekelesha)
is a fragrant, traditional
Ethiopian finishing spice
blend, a "secret weapon"
for adding warm, complex,
aromatic depth to stews
(wots), lentils, meats, and
even rice, Key ingredients
typically include cinnamon,
cardamom (korerima),
cloves, cumin, black
pepper, long pepper (timiz),
nutmeg, and sometimes
fenugreek or ajwain,
creating a signature aroma
that signifies an Ethiopian
dish is complete.
