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Nitir Kibbeh (Ghee) Ethiopian Spiced Butter

This is an Ethiopian version of ghee, a clarified butter with spices. It can be used instead of butter in many cases.
Active Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours
Course: Ghee
Cuisine: Ethiopian, Gluten Free
Keyword: clarified butter, ethiopian cooking, Ghee, Gluten free, indian cooking
Yield: 32 Tbls
Calories: 106kcal
Author: 2 Cooks in the Kitchen

Materials

  • 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

  • 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.
  • Put the butter in a saucepan. Add the Onion, Garlic, Ginger, Fenugreek, Oregano, Turmeric, Nutmeg.
  • Add the sweated whole spices and cook for 2 hours on medium heat.
  • Strain the butter through several layers of cheesecloth.
  • Put into a pint jar. Let cool, cover and keep refrigerated.

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Nutrition information below may not be exact. Consult a dietician if you have allergies or reaction to foods.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Tbls | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 357IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg