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Niter Kibbeh - Ethiopian Spiced Clarified Butter
Niter kibbeh (Ethiopian spiced clarified butter) is a fantastic substitute for regular butter. It has a delicious out-of-this-world flavor you will fall in love with!
Prep Time
0
minutes
mins
Cook Time
35
minutes
mins
Total Time
35
minutes
mins
Course:
Condiments & Spices
Cuisine:
African
Servings:
32
Calories:
103
kcal
Author:
Tayo Oredola
Ingredients
1
lb
unsalted butter
1
small
onion
2
cloves
garlic
1
teaspoon
ginger
chopped
½
teaspoon
turmeric
1
teaspoon
fenugreek seeds
1
cinnamon stick
1
teaspoon
cardamom seeds
½
teaspoon
ground cumin
½
teaspoon
dried oregano
½
teaspoon
salt
Instructions
Melt butter on low heat.
Add the rest of the ingredients.
Simmer for 30 minutes on low heat.
Stir every few minutes.
Sieve using a cheesecloth to remove the solids.
Store in an airtight container.
Notes
This recipe makes 2 cups of clarified butter. One serving equals 1 tablespoon and contains 0 net carbs per serving.
Strain the butter over a heat-proof bowl to avoid it melting.
I recommend straining it as many times as needed to get clear butter without any residue.
You will know your niter kibbeh is done clarifying when the milk solids sink to the bottom and it's a clear liquid on top.
Ethiopian cooks usually simmer the butter and spices for up to an hour. The longer you simmer the butter and spices, the more flavorful it turns out.
Let the niter kibbeh cool to room temperature before refrigerating or freezing it.
Nutrition
Calories:
103
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
0.3
g
|
Protein:
0.2
g
|
Fat:
12
g
|
Saturated Fat:
7
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
0.4
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
3
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.5
g
|
Cholesterol:
30
mg
|
Sodium:
38
mg
|
Potassium:
8
mg
|
Fiber:
0.1
g
|
Sugar:
0.02
g
|
Vitamin A:
356
IU
|
Vitamin C:
0.1
mg
|
Calcium:
6
mg
|
Iron:
0.1
mg