spiced clarified butter

Name: Spiced Clarified Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) unsalted butter; 1/4 cup(s) chopped onions; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced or pressed; 2 teaspoon(s) fresh ginger root, peeled and grated; 1/2 teaspoon(s) turmeric; 4 - cardamom seeds, crushed; 1 - cinnamon stick; 2 - cloves; 1/8 teaspoon(s) nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon(s) fenugreek seeds, ground; 1 tablespoon(s) fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)

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Recipe by

Vicki Butts (lazyme)

@lazyme5909

Grapeview, WA

Niter Kebbeh adds flavor to North African foods and is a must in Ethiopian cooking.

yield 1 cup

prep time 15 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Stove Top

Ingredients For spiced clarified butter

1 lb

unsalted butter
1/4 c

chopped onions
2 clove

garlic, minced or pressed
2 tsp

fresh ginger root, peeled and grated
1/2 tsp

turmeric
4

cardamom seeds, crushed
1

cinnamon stick
2

cloves
1/8 tsp

nutmeg
1/4 tsp

fenugreek seeds, ground
1 Tbsp

fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)

How To Make spiced clarified butter

1
In a small saucepan, gradually melt the butter and bring it to bubbling.

2
When the top is covered with foam, add the other ingredients and reduce the heat to a simmer.
3
Gently simmer, uncovered, on low heat. After about 45 to 60 minutes, when the surface becomes transparent and the milk solids are on the bottom, pour the liquid through a cheesecloth into a heat-resistant container.
4
Discard the spices and solids.
5
Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator, Niter Kebbeh will keep for up to 2 months.
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