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Ethiopian Awaze Recipe

Awaze is a traditional Ethiopian sauce made by combining a few simple ingredients without the need for cooking. There are many variations of the recipe, differing by household, restaurant, and individual preference.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Condiment, SAUCE
Cuisine Ethiopian
Servings 4
Calories 52 kcal

Ingredients
  

Version 1

  • Berbere - 2 tsp
  • Mitmita - 1 tbsp
  • Tej – ½ cup
  • Niter kibbeh – 2 tbsp
  • Salt – 1 tsp

Version 2

  • Honey – ¼ tsp
  • Medium-dry white wine – 1/3 cup
  • Berbere spice blend – ¼ cup

Instructions
 

Version 1

  • Mix all the ingredients together to form a smooth paste.
  • Store awaze in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Version 2

  • Whisk the honey into the wine in a small bowl until well dissolved.
  • Add the berbere powder and whisk again until blended.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 52kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 2gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 1251mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1g
Keyword Ethiopian Awaze Recipe
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