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 Mitmita ingredients, partially ground in a mortar, with pestle | |
| Type | Spices |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Ethiopia |
| Main ingredients | Piri piri,Ethiopian cardamom,cloves,salt |
Mitmita (Amharic:ሚጥሚጣ,IPA:[mitʼmitʼa]) is a powderedseasoning mix used inEthiopia. It is orange-red in color and contains groundAfrican bird's eye chili peppers,Ethiopian cardamom (korerima),cloves, andsalt.[1] It occasionally has other spices includingcinnamon,cumin, andginger.
The mixture is used to season the raw beef dishkitfo and may also be sprinkled onful medames (fava beans). In addition,mitmita may be presented as a condiment and sprinkled on other dishes or spooned onto a piece ofinjera, so that morsels may be lightly dipped into it. It is generally made from hot peppers that are stronger than those used in berbere, the other main spice inEthiopian cuisine.
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