Julia Levy is an eater, maker and dabbler in all things food. With nearly a decade of ... Mekelesha, also known as wot kimen, is a traditional Ethiopian spice blend that includes black pepper ...

Fold in the cilantro and scallions and serve. Make Ahead: Berbere is an Ethiopian ground red chile spice mix. It’s available at specialty food shops and from kalustyans.com.

Ethiopian spices driven more than 2,000 miles ... while border patrol agents match each food item with its receipt, he said. Part of the reason he chooses imported ingredients over American ...