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Niter Kibbeh (Spiced Clarified Butter)
You will want to put this flavorful butter on everything!
Course Seasoning
Cuisine Eritrea and Ethiopia
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 1 hour hour
Total Time 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
Servings 1 cup
Calories 3323kcal
Author International Cuisine
- 1 lb. butter unsalted
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup onion chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger grated
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 4 cardamom seeds crushed
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 cloves whole
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground fenugreek
In a small saucepan, gradually melt the butter until bubbly
When the top is covered with foam, add the other ingredients and reduce heat to simmer
Leave to simmer on low heat uncovered for about 45 to 60 minutes
When the surface becomes transparent and the milk solids are at the bottom, pour the liquid through a cheesecloth into a heat resistant container.
Discard the spices and solids
Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator, it should last up to 2 months.
Calories: 3323kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 369g | Saturated Fat: 233g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 95g | Trans Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 975mg | Sodium: 2924mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 11348IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 202mg | Iron: 3mg