niter kibbeh - ethiopian spice infused butter

Name: Niter Kibbeh - Ethiopian Spice Infused Butter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) unsalted butter; 5 clove(s) garlic, peeled and whole; 1 small onion, cut in half; 1 stick(s) cinnamon; 2 - whole cloves; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) whole black peppercorns; 1 - inch ginger root, peeled; 6-8 - cardamom pods

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Lynette C

Gulf Breeze, FL

Updated on Jul 10, 2017

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

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

1 pound unsalted butter
5 cloves garlic, peeled and whole
1 small onion, cut in half
1 stick cinnamon
2 - whole cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
1 - inch ginger root, peeled
6-8 - cardamom pods

How To Make niter kibbeh - ethiopian spice infused butter

Step 1

Place all the ingredients in a saucepan and heat over the lowest possible setting.

Step 2

Stir a few times until the butter melts completely. It must bubble a little, but never boil.
Step 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.
Step 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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