Niter Kibbeh Ethiopian Spiced Clarified Butter Recipe

Name: Niter Kibbeh Ethiopian Spiced Clarified Butter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 pound (450g) unsalted butter; 1 medium onion; 1 head garlic; 2 (2 inch) pieces fresh gingerroot; 1 1/2 teaspoons cardamom pods; 1 cinnamon stick (3-4 inch); 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves; 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon nigella seeds

Elevate your Ethiopian cooking with this fragrant Niter Kibbeh, a clarified spiced butter that's the heart of countless traditional dishes. This recipe unlocks the secrets to creating this flavorful cooking medium, adding an unparalleled depth and richness to your stews, sauces, and more. While you can substitute with plain butter or oil, nothing compares to the magic of homemade Niter Kibbeh! Discover the authentic taste of Ethiopia in your kitchen.

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 65 mins

Calories 1661.2 kcal

Protein 6g

Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)

Niter Kibbeh Ethiopian Spiced Clarified Butter

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Niter Kibbeh Ethiopian Spiced Clarified Butter

1 pound (450g) unsalted butter
1 medium onion
1 head garlic
2 (2 inch) pieces fresh gingerroot
1 1/2 teaspoons cardamom pods
1 cinnamon stick (3-4 inch)
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon nigella seeds

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How to Make Niter Kibbeh Ethiopian Spiced Clarified Butter

Gently melt 1 pound (450g) of unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Avoid browning.
Add the remaining ingredients (see below) and reduce heat to the absolute lowest setting. Simmer gently for 60-75 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching. The butter will clarify, separating the solids from the golden liquid.
Carefully pour the clear, golden clarified butter into a heatproof container, leaving behind all the milky solids in the saucepan.
For extra clarity, strain the clarified butter through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth lined strainer.
Discard the solids remaining in the saucepan and the strainer.
Let the clarified butter cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.