Awaze

Awaze is a traditional sauce or spice paste that's served with most main dishes in the country. It's usually made with ingredients such as berbere spice blend, t'ej (Ethiopian honey wine), and oil. The ingredients are simply mixed together until the desired consistency is reached, and the sauce is then consumed immediately or stored in the fridge. It can be used as a sauce or a dip for meat, but it's also often added to stews such as wat or used as a sandwich spread. If desired, the sauce can be enriched with ginger and garlic – everyone makes their awaze in a different way and there are many versions of the sauce.