HERBS

[ኮሰረት]  

This aromatic herb is used to season delicacies. Ethiopia’s wild  Kosseret (a sage like plant) is used to flavor clarified butter and seasoned oil. It enhances many dishes and used as a tasty medicinal herb tea. 

 [ጦስኝ] 

This thyme like plant grows wild in the highlands of Ethiopia where it is used as a a culinary spice and refreshing popular tea. It is also used as a blending  spice for its stimulating aroma and flavor.

[ሽፈራው] 

The genus Moringa is a small one whose center of biodiversity is the Horn of Africa.The best-known species, Moringa oleifera, is affectionately referred to as “mother’s best friend.” for its nutritional value.

[ጥብስ ቅጠል] 

Rosemary is a recent arrival to Ethiopia. It is used fresh and dried or meat sautés, roasts, pasta sauces, it is added to spice blends to enrich aroma.

[በሶብላ]  

Harvested in the wild for centuries, hand picked and sun-dried, its purple flower and distinct smell makes Ethiopia's "sacred basil" unique among basil plants. A universal flavor for legume and vegan dishes

[ቁጢ] 

Coffee-leaf tea. These leaves, after being roasted, can be ground up or crumpled, then brewed or simmered in hot water similar to tea The resulting beverage taste similar to green tea,  In Ethiopia, coffee-leaf tea known as Kuti and has been consumed for hundreds of years mostly in Harar region.