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Awaze tibs (አዋዜ ጥብስ)

Sauté of beef with onions and tomatoes, spiced up with awaze paste, a fermented chili sauce made with wine or vinegar. The dish is lively, slightly tangy and very fragrant, typical of Ethiopian street food.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Cut the beef into 2 cm cubes and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Melt the niter kibbeh in a skillet over medium heat and cook the onions for 6 minutes until tender.
  3. Add the garlic and meat, then sear for 5 minutes over high heat, stirring.
  4. Stir in the awaze paste and let it cook for 2 minutes so it flavors the meat.
  5. Add the tomatoes, green chili and water, cover and simmer for 15 minutes until the meat is tender and the sauce thick.
  6. Taste, adjust the salt and serve hot with the injera.

Variations and tips

Milder version. Reduce the awaze paste to 1 tablespoon and add a little tomato paste to keep the color.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.