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Nitir Kibbeh (Ghee) Ethiopian Spiced Butter

Photo shows a pint jar of clear yellow butter
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This is an Ethiopian version of ghee, a clarified butter with spices. It can be used instead of butter in many cases.

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 lb Butter
  • 1/4 cup Chopped onion
  • 3 Tbls Chopped Garlic
  • 2 Tbls Grated Ginger
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick
  • 1 tsp Black Peppercorns
  • 1 tsp Coriander Seeds
  • 3 Black Cardamom Pods
  • 3 Whole Cloves
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 tsp Fenugreek
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg

Instructions

  1. In a dry pan on medium heat, sweat the Cinnamon Stick, Peppercorns, Coriander Seeds, Black Cardamom Pods, Cloves and Cumin Seeds for 10 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently.
  2. Put the butter in a saucepan. Add the Onion, Garlic, Ginger, Fenugreek, Oregano, Turmeric, Nutmeg.
  3. Add the sweated whole spices and cook for 2 hours on medium heat.
  4. Strain the butter through several layers of cheesecloth.
  5. Put into a pint jar. Let cool, cover and keep refrigerated.

Find it online: https://2cooksinthekitchen.net/nitir-kibbeh-ghee-ethiopian-spiced-butter/