Awaze
| Alternative names | Red pepper paste |
|---|---|
| Type | Condiment |
| Place of origin | Ethiopia |
| Associated cuisine | Ethiopian cuisine |
Awaze is a spicy condiment from Ethiopian cuisine.
Description
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Marks, Gil (2010-11-17). Encyclopedia of Jewish Food. HMH. ISBN 978-0-544-18631-6.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Berns, Kittee (2015-01-15). Teff Love: Adventures in Vegan Ethiopian Cooking. Book Publishing Company. ISBN 978-1-57067-887-5.
- ↑ 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.
See also
[edit]- Harissa, a similar condiment from Maghrebi cuisine
- Gochujang, a similar condiment from Korean cuisine