Himbasha

Himbasha (Tigrinya: ሕምባሻ); or Ambasha (Amharic: አምባሻ)[1] is originally an Eritrean celebration bread that is slightly sweet.[2][3] It became popular in Ethiopia and Eritrean 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.

Himbasha
TypeSweet bread
Place of originEritrea
Region or stateEritrea, Ethiopia
Main ingredientsCardamom 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
  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. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. Warren, Olivia (2000). Taste of Eritrea: 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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