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Niter Kibbeh (Ethiopian Spiced Butter)
Niter Kibbeh is a seasoned, clarified butter used in Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 3 cups
Calories 400 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups unsalted butter (908 g)
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons grated ginger
- 1 shallot diced
- 3 tablespoons koseret
- 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 5 black cardamom pots
Instructions
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In a big saucepan add all the ingredients and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes.
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If foam rises to the top, skim it off with a spoon.
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Strain butter using a few layers of cheesecloth and set it over a clean, heat-proof container. Discarding any solids. Let cool completely at room temperature, and refrigerate, tightly covered, for up to 2 months.
Recipe Notes
400 calories in 4 tablespoons.
Makes 3- 1/2 cups of clarifed butter.
