Pairing Misir Wat correctly — a note on tej

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Misir Wat. I ordered it with tej and the richly buttery elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. mitmita bird's eye chilli in particular became more prominent in a good way.

the Ethiopian coffee ceremony is a formalised ritual that can take hours. The an Addis Ababa restaurant is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Misir Wat with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.