Niter Kibbeh Recipe

Elevate your rice, couscous, or favorite curry with this incredibly flavorful Niter Kibbeh – a spiced clarified butter. This easy recipe yields a fragrant, golden clarified butter perfect for adding depth and richness to countless dishes. Learn how to make this aromatic butter in just 65 minutes!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 3615.9 kcal
Protein 10g
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Ingredients for Niter Kibbeh

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How to Make Niter Kibbeh

  1. Melt 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Once melted, continue to heat until the butter foams and the milk solids begin to settle at the bottom. This takes about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Carefully add 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), and a pinch of saffron threads (optional).
  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 45 minutes, without stirring.
  5. You'll notice the milk solids separating from the clear butter.
  6. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool completely.
  7. Line a fine-mesh sieve with cheesecloth or muslin. Carefully pour the mixture through the sieve, allowing the clarified butter to drip into a heat-safe bowl. Discard the milk solids.
  8. Once cooled, store your Niter Kibbeh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy!
  9. Drizzle over rice, couscous, or use as a flavorful base for your favorite curry dishes.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

120 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

1284g

Carbs

2g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Niter Kibbeh?

Niter Kibbeh takes about 75 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 65 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Niter Kibbeh?

Niter Kibbeh has approximately 3615.9 calories per serving, with about 10 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 624 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Niter Kibbeh?

The key ingredients for Niter Kibbeh are Salted Butter, Fresh Ginger, Ground Turmeric, Cardamom Seed, Cinnamon Stick, Ground Nutmeg. See the full list with measurements above.

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