How to Make Ethiopian Awaze Paste

Ingredients

1/4 cup Awaze Chili Blend
1 tablespoon Niter Kibbeh (oil optional to make it vegan)
1/4 cup Tej (Honey Wine) 
1/4 cup water
A pinch of salt 

Steps

1. Stir ingredients together to form a smooth paste
2. Adjust the consistency to make it thicker by adding more Awaze or to make it thinner by adding more Tej. Makes about 1/2 cup of Awaze paste

Awaze paste can be incorporated into dishes, or used as desired as a dip or sauce.