Global InformationHimbasha information
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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 |
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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.
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.
- ^ 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.