Himbasha

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Himbasha
Himbasha.jpg
TypeSweet bread
Place of originEritrea
Main ingredientsCardamom seeds, candied ginger, raisins

Himbasha (Tigrinya: ሕምባሻ),[1] also known as Ambasha (Amharic: አምባሻ), is originally an Eritrean celebration bread that is slightly sweet.[2][3] It is popular in Eritrea and became popular in Ethiopian cuisine later and is often served at special occasions. It is prepared in a number of varieties; however, the most distinctive flavoring is ground cardamom seeds.

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.

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  1. ^ 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)
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Kloman, Harry (2010-10-04). Mesob Across America: Ethiopian Food in the U.S.A. ISBN 9781450258678.


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