Himbasha
Ambasha (Amharic: አምባሻ); or Himbasha (Tigrinya: ሕምባሻ)[1] is originally an Eritrean celebration bread that is slightly sweet.[2][3] It became popular in 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 | Sweet bread |
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| Place of origin | Eritrea |
| 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 (see picture).
Common additions to the recipe include candied orange, ginger or raisins, although plain varieties are common also.
See also
References
- Debrawork Abate (1995(EC)) [1993(EC)]. የባህላዌ መግቦች አዘገጃጀት [Traditional Food Preparation] (in Amharic) (2nd ed.). Addis Ababa: Mega Asatame Derjet (Mega Publisher Enterprise). pp. 195–196.
{{cite book}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - Warren, Olivia (2000). Taste of Ethiopia : Recipes from One of East Africa's Most Interesting Little Countries. Hippocrene Books, Inc. ISBN 978-0-7818-0764-7.
- Kloman, Harry (2010-10-04). Mesob Across America: Ethiopian Food in the U.S.A. ISBN 9781450258678.
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