BERBERE SAUCE
Berbere is the fantastic seasoning of Ethiopia and Eritrea, with many regional variations. It is prepared as a dry spice for seasoning as well as a sauce. It is pungent and fragrant with a unique a flavor. Excellent for stews, grilling or baking seafood and meats. This blend is spicy, but you can kick it up with a hot chile such as African Bird pepper. Use the sauce for seasoning and marinades. The perfect BBQ sauce.

Yield: About 3 cups                 Heat Level: Hot

5 Tbsp. Berbere Spice Blend*
1/2 tsp African Bird pepper*
3 garlic cloves
4 large shallots or a medium onion, peeled and chopped
1 lime, juiced
1 cup red wine
1/2 cup tomato puree
1/2 cup canola or peanut oil

Place the Berbere spice in a blender with the wine, garlic and shallot. Set the blender on a low chopping mode until well mixed and then puree to a smooth mixture. While running pour in the tomato puree and oil.
Stir until thick and store in a covered container in the refrigerator.

NOTE: When adding hot chiles to taste, start with 1/2 tsp and add more as necessary.

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