Birz (Ethiopian Honey Wine)
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A traditional Ethiopian honey wine known as Birz, made with natural ingredients to enhance its color and sweetness.
14 days total
Serves 8
medium
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Ingredients
- turmeric - watch the video to see (small amount, for color)
- dry yeast - watch the video to see (for fermentation)
- raisins or grapes - watch the video to see (golden preferred, for color and sweetness)
- brown sugar - watch the video to see (optional, for additional sweetness and color)
- honey - watch the video to see (unrefined unfiltered yellow, 1:4 ratio to water)
- water - watch the video to see (4 parts to 1 part honey)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Wash and chop the raisins or grapes if desired. Measure the honey using a 1:4 ratio with water.
- Color Enhancement: Choose between turmeric and raisins for color enhancement, or use both. If using turmeric, mix a small amount with a little water.
- Mix Ingredients: In a clean container, combine the honey and water mixture with the dry yeast, and the color enhancing ingredients.
- Fermentation: Allow the mixture to ferment. The duration is not specified, so watch the video to see or follow standard fermentation times for honey wines.
- Adjustments: Taste and adjust the sweetness if necessary by adding more honey. The color can also be adjusted by adding more of the color enhancing ingredients.
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