Awaze

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Awaze
Alternative namesRed pepper paste
TypeCondiment
Place of origin Ethiopia
Associated cuisine Ethiopian cuisine

Awaze is a spicy condiment from Ethiopian cuisine.

Description

The condiment is a fermented red pepper paste made with a variety of spices, including onion, ginger, garlic, rosemary, thyme, coriander, cinnamon, cardamom, fenugreek, and cumin. [1] Most households use their own recipe for making awaze. [2] It is used as both a condiment and a marinade, [3] and may be considered a form of hot sauce. [4] Varieties include berbere awaze and mitmita awaze. [5]

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References

  1. Fanta, Solomon Workneh; Tenagashaw, Mesfin Wogayehu; Tigabu, Muluken Temsgen; Gedilu, Ephrem Yetbarek (2025-03-05). Sustainable Development Research in Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Green Infrastructure, and Water Resources: Advancement of Science and Technology. Springer Nature. pp. 185–186. ISBN   978-3-031-77339-6.
  2. Marks, Gil (2010-11-17). Encyclopedia of Jewish Food. HMH. ISBN   978-0-544-18631-6.
  3. Holland, Mina (2015). The World on a Plate: 40 Cuisines, 100 Recipes, and the Stories Behind Them. Penguin. p. 272. ISBN   978-0-14-312765-9.
  4. Berns, Kittee (2015-01-15). Teff Love: Adventures in Vegan Ethiopian Cooking. Book Publishing Company. ISBN   978-1-57067-887-5.
  5. Civitello, Linda (2011-03-29). Cuisine and Culture: A History of Food and People. John Wiley & Sons. p. 266. ISBN   978-0-470-40371-6.

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