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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
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 1 cup
Calories 3323kcal
Author International Cuisine

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutrition

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