**[Awaze Tibs (Ethiopian Spicy Beef Tibs)]**Awaze Tibs is a spicy beef stir-fry dish originating from Ethiopia. It is highly versatile and can be enjoyed in
various ways. Characterized by its rich ethnic flavors, it is a simple dish that can be prepared in just 25 minutes.Awaze Tibs, also known as Ethiopian Beef Tibs, is a popular dish in East Africa. By cooking beef with various
ingredients, it results in an aromatic and delicious dish. In Ethiopia, “”tibs”” refers to dishes made with cubed or
thinly sliced beef or lamb.Awaze sauce is a spicy paste-like condiment made with unique Ethiopian spices. Cooking with this sauce creates an
unforgettable flavor.This Awaze Tibs is easy to make and can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is a highly recommended dish for those
who want to savor ethnic flavors.
Ingredients and Substitutes
Beef
For this dish, use 1.5 pounds of beef, cut into 1-inch cubes. You can also use chunks of meat or steaks.
Niter Kibe
This is a very tasty Ethiopian refined butter used in many traditional dishes. A few tablespoons of Nitel Kibbeh is required for this dish. For more information on how to make Niter Kibe, please see this article.
Vegetables and Aromatics
Chopped onion, garlic, and jalapeno peppers are used.
Berbere Spice
Berbere spice is a spice blend commonly used in Ethiopian cuisine. It is typically a combination of jalapeño, cilantro, fenugreek, garlic, ginger, and other spices unique to Ethiopian cuisine. You can purchase authentic Berbere spices online or make your own by blending commercial spices. For more information on how to make your own, please see this article.
Lemon Juice
Sometimes mixed with wine vinegar to add flavor.
Other spices
Cumin powder, ginger powder, black pepper, and salt are used.
Add water and olive oil, and mix well until it forms a paste.
You can also use a food processor to blend the mixture.
Add olive oil to a frying pan and heat it. Add the chopped beef, season with salt and black pepper, and
fry over high heat for a few minutes until the meat is browned.
In another pan, melt the Niter Kibbeh (Ethiopian clarified butter), then add the chopped onions and
minced garlic and sauté. After a while, add the sliced jalapeño peppers.
Add the Awaze sauce and simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes, then add the browned beef.
Add lemon juice and coriander, and it’s ready to serve!
