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Himbasha
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Type Sweet bread
Place of origin Tigray
Region or state Tigray
Main ingredients Cardamom seeds, candied ginger, raisins

Himbasha (Tigrinya: ሕምባሻ) or Ambasha (Amharic: አምባሻ), is an Tigrayan celebration bread that is slightly sweet. It became popular in Ethiopian cuisine and 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.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Himbasha para niños

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