Aframomum corrorima
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Aframomum corrorima is a species of flowering plant in the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It is an herbaceous perennial that produces leafy stems 1–2 meters tall from rhizomatous roots. The alternately
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Korarima fruits in a mortar, ready to be crushed .
Korarima pods, crushed in a large mortar to facilitate removal of the seeds.
Berbere
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Berbere is a spice mixture whose constituent elements usually include chili peppers, coriander, garlic, ginger, Ethiopian holy basil seeds, korarima, rue, ajwain or radhuni, nigella, and fenugreek. It
Aframomum corrorima
…or korarima, is obtained from the plant's seeds (usually dried), and is extensively used in Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine. It is an ingredient in berbere, mitmita, awaze, and other spice mixtures, and is also used to flavor coffee. Its flavor is comparable to that of the closely related Elettaria cardamomum…
A pile of berbere