niter kibbeh - ethiopian spice infused butter

Recipe by
Lynette !
Gulf Breeze, FL

This recipe is used in a variety of Ethiopian dishes, from stews to lentils to greens. I find it is even good on popcorn!

yield 1 1/2 cups
prep time 5 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For niter kibbeh - ethiopian spice infused butter

  • 1 lb
    unsalted butter
  • 5 clove
    garlic, peeled and whole
  • 1 sm
    onion, cut in half
  • 1 stick
    cinnamon
  • 2
    whole cloves
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    whole black peppercorns
  • 1
    inch ginger root, peeled
  • 6-8
    cardamom pods

How To Make niter kibbeh - ethiopian spice infused butter

  • 1
    Place all the ingredients in a saucepan and heat over the lowest possible setting.
  • 2
    Stir a few times until the butter melts completely. It must bubble a little, but never boil.
  • 3
    To clarify the butter you must scoop out the foam that forms at the top of the warm butter, until no more foam develops and the butter is really clear. Depending on the butter you are using, this should take between 10 and 30 minutes.
  • 4
    Pass the butter through a sieve lined with cheese cloth or a coffee filter. Transfer the butter to a lidded glass jar; let it cool and store in the refrigerator.

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