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Gored Gored (Cubed Raw Lean Beef Tossed in Spiced Butter and Awaze)
Plump ruby cubes of raw prime beef tenderloin warmed gently in seasoned niter kibbeh, pungent awaze paste, and toasted korarima.
The story
Revered across urban Ethiopia and the Shewa highlands, Gored Gored is the centerpiece of prestigious banquet culture served during weddings and holiday feasts. Unlike kitfo which is finely minced, Gored Gored features distinct bite-sized cubes that highlight the primal freshness and clean mineral flavor of dry-aged beef. Historically, raw meat consumption became entrenched during 16th-century wartime to avoid cooking smoke that would betray military camps to scouts.
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