AWAZE DIPPING SAUCE

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Provided by Yohanis Gebreyesus

Yield Makes about ⅓ cup (3½ oz/100 g)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Version one:
¼ cup (¾ oz/20 g) berbere spice blend (homemade or store-bought)
⅓ cup (80 ml) tej (honey wine)
Version two:
¼ teaspoon honey
⅓ cup (80 ml) medium-dry white wine
¼ cup (¾ oz/20 g) berbere spice blend (homemade or store-bought)
Version three:
¼ cup (¾ oz/20 g) berbere spice blend (homemade or store-bought)
⅓ cup (80 ml) pastis, ouzo, or arake

Steps:

For version one:
Whisk together the berbere powder and tej in a small bowl until well blended. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
For version two:
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.
For version three:
Place the berbere powder in a small bowl and whisk with the pastis, ouzo, or arake until smooth and it pours easily off a spoon. Add a touch more liquid if needed. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.