World Flavors Cookbook

Awaze (Spicy Chili Paste)

Name: Awaze (Spicy Chili Paste)
Cuisine: Ethiopia
Ingredients: 1/2 cup berbere spice; 2 tbsp niter kibbeh (melted); 1/4 cup honey wine (tej) or dry red wine; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp ginger powder

A versatile and fiery chili paste used as a condiment for meat dishes or as a base for stews.

Cuisine: Ethiopia

Ingredients

1/2 cup berbere spice
2 tbsp niter kibbeh (melted)
1/4 cup honey wine (tej) or dry red wine
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ginger powder

Instructions

Mix the berbere, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
Whisk in the wine and melted kibbeh until it forms a smooth paste.
Store in a jar and use as needed.