Himbasha
Himbasha (Amharic: አምባሻ and Tigrinya: ሕምባሻ) is an Eritrean and Ethiopian bread that is plain and slightly sweet.[1][2] It is popular in Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine and is often served at special occasions. It is prepared in a number of varieties; however, the most distinctive flavoring is ground cardamom seeds.
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| Type | Plain and sweet bread |
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| Place of origin | Eritrea and Ethiopia |
| Region or state | Highland Eritrea and Ethiopia |
| Main ingredients | Cardamom seeds, candied ginger, raisins |
The dough is given a decorative touch before baking. The design varies in detail, but in general is given the shape of a wheel with indentations to create several spokes.
Common additions to the recipe include candied ginger or raisins, although plain varieties are common also.
References
- Warren, Olivia (2000). Taste of Eritrea: Recipes from One of East Africa's Most Interesting Little Countries. Hippocrene Books, Inc. ISBN 978-0-7818-0764-7.
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