Niter Kibbeh (Ethiopian Spiced Clarified Butter)
Niter kibbeh is a spice-infused clarified butter that enhances the flavour and fragrance of food. It's an essential ingredient in Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine.
Servings: 20 tablespoons
Calories: 167kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb butter
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp ginger (minced)
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground fenugreek
- 6 whole cloves
- 1 tsp cumin seeds (slightly crushed)
- 2 sticks cinnamon
Instructions
- Place the butter in a saucepan and melt over low heat.
- Add all the other ingredients to the melted butter and simmer on very low heat for about 1 hour. Stir the butter occasionally as it cooks to prevent burning. The butter should be a golden liquid when it's done.
- Remove the pot from the stove and let the butter cool until it's safe to handle. Strain it with a cheesecloth. Keep the strained liquid and discard the solids.
- Can the niter kibbeh and store it in a refrigerator or freezer.
Nutrition
Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 565IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.2mg