Niter Kebbeh is far more than just clarified butter; it is a deeply aromatic condiment that forms the backbone of many traditional Ethiopian and Eritrean dishes. By gently simmering butter with a blend of onions, garlic, ginger, and warm spices like turmeric, cardamom, cinnamon, and fenugreek, you create a golden, nutty, and intensely flavorful fat. This process renders out the milk solids, leaving behind a pure butter oil with a significantly higher smoke point and a longer shelf life than regular butter. It adds a rich, savory depth to stews, rice dishes, roasted vegetables, and grilled meats. Keep a jar in your pantry for an instant flavor boost that transforms simple ingredients into something extraordinary. Its complex, spicy aroma fills the kitchen as it cooks, promising a delicious meal ahead.
Niter Kebbeh (Spiced Clarified Butter
Description
Niter Kebbeh is far more than just clarified butter; it is a deeply aromatic condiment that forms the backbone of many traditional Ethiopian and Eritrean dishes. By gently simmering butter with a blend of onions, garlic, ginger, and warm spices like turmeric, cardamom, cinnamon, and fenugreek, you create a golden, nutty, and intensely flavorful fat. This process renders out the milk solids, leaving behind a pure butter oil with a significantly higher smoke point and a longer shelf life than regular butter. It adds a rich, savory depth to stews, rice dishes, roasted vegetables, and grilled meats. Keep a jar in your pantry for an instant flavor boost that transforms simple ingredients into something extraordinary. Its complex, spicy aroma fills the kitchen as it cooks, promising a delicious meal ahead.Ingredients
Directions
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Place the unsalted butter in a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan and melt over medium-low heat.
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Once melted, add the chopped onions, pressed garlic, grated ginger, turmeric, crushed cardamom seeds, cinnamon stick, whole cloves, nutmeg, ground fenugreek, and fresh basil.
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Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently, uncovered.
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Cook for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the surface becomes clear and transparent, and the milk solids have sunk to the bottom and turned golden brown.
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Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool slightly.
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Line a fine-mesh strainer with cheesecloth and place it over a heat-resistant container.
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Carefully pour the liquid butter through the strainer to separate the clear oil from the solids and spices.
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Discard the solids and spices caught in the cheesecloth.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1472.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 143.4g221%
- Saturated Fat 64.0g320%
- Cholesterol 244.3mg82%
- Sodium 15.2mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 42.9g15%
- Dietary Fiber 22.4g90%
- Sugars 3.8g
- Protein 23.5g47%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
