Himbasha (Tigrinya: ሕምባሻ)[1] or Ambasha (Amharic: አምባሻ), is an Ethiopian and Eritrean celebration bread that is slightly sweet.[2][3] It became popular in Eritrean cuisine, often served at special occasions. It is prepared in a number of varieties depending on region and nationality with the main two being the quintessential Ethiopian variant, and the more distinctive Eritrean flavoring with raisins.
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| Type | Sweet bread |
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| Place of origin | Eritrea, Ethiopia |
| Region or state | Eritrean highlands, Amhara, Tigray |
| 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 ground cardamom seeds, although plain varieties are not unheard of.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Debrawork Abate (1995) [1993]. የባህላዌ መግቦች አዘገጃጀት [Traditional Food Preparation] (in Amharic) (2nd ed.). Addis Ababa: Mega Asatame Derjet (Mega Publisher Enterprise). pp. 195–196.
- ^ Warren, Olivia (2000). Taste of Tigray : 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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