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Niter Kibbeh

Niter Kibbeh is a spicy butter used in many Ethiopian dishes.

Prepare the mixture to add later:

• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 Tbsp fresh basil
• 2 tsp freshly grated ginger
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 2 whole cloves
• 4 crushed cardamom seeds
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/8 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground fenugreek seed

In a small saucepan, gradually melt:

• 1 pound unsalter butter

Bring it to bubbling. When the top is covered with foam, add the mixture and reduce the heat to a simmer. Gently simmer uncovered on low heat for 45 to 60 minutes.

When the surface becomes transparent and the milk solids are at the bottom, pour the liquid through a cheesecloth into a heat-resistant container. Will keep two months tightly covered in the fridge.

(Discard the spices and milk solids.)