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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Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Grapeview, WA

Updated on Jun 10, 2017

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

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Stove Top

yield 1 cup

Ingredients

1 pound unsalted butter
1/4 cup chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
2 teaspoons fresh ginger root, peeled and grated
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
4 - cardamom seeds, crushed
1 - cinnamon stick
2 - cloves
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds, ground
1 tablespoon fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)

How To Make spiced clarified butter

Step 1

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

Step 2

When the top is covered with foam, add the other ingredients and reduce the heat to a simmer.
Step 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.
Step 4

Discard the spices and solids.
Step 5

Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator, Niter Kebbeh will keep for up to 2 months.
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