Niter Kibbeh

Niter Kibbeh – Ethiopian spiced clarified butter condiments used in various dishes, from stews and soups to sautés and marinades. Make this authentic flavor from your kitchen and enjoy.

Course Condiment

Cuisine Ethiopian

Keyword Clarified butter, Niter Kibbeh

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 5

Servings ounces

Calories 277.7kcal

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Black cardamom seeds Korerima
½ tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon Black Cumin seeds Tikurazmud
½ tablespoon Fenugreek seeds Abish
2 lb Unsalted organic grass-fed butter
¼ cup lippia adoensis - abyssinia koseret
1 Cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1 star anise
2 tablespoons Sacred basil Beso Bela or basil - Optional
1 teaspoon Ajwain carom seeds/Nech Azmud
¼ teaspoon whole cloves
Fresh basil lemon grass

Instructions

Combine the black cardamon, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and fenugreek seeds in a large skillet. Toast over medium-high flame for about 2-3 minutes, shaking and stirring constantly to prevent burning. It should be fragrant but not smoking. Once cooled, blend into a powder.
Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, stirring with a wooden spoon. Once melted, add the blended mixture and all the other ingredients.
Leave to simmer for about 45 minutes to an hour. The longer, the better, but keep an eye on it to prevent burning.
Line a strainer with cheesecloth or muslin, place it over a glass bowl, and pour the Niter kibbeh into the strainer; discard anything left behind.
Finally, pour the clarified butter into a storage glass container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

Notes

While the spices are toasting on the skillet, they should be fragrant but not smoking. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning.
Use fresh, whole spices that give the best flavor. Avoid pre-ground or stale spices.
Be patient when clarifying the butter. Melt it slowly to separate the milk solids from the butter fat.
Use a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth to ensure the final product is smooth and solids-free.

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