Niter Kebbeh (Spiced Ghee)

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 4
How to make Niter Kebbeh (Spiced Ghee)
in Condiment

Prep

10 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs unsalted butter ( butter only )
1 small onion , coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves , minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cardamom seed , crushed
1 cinnamon stick
2 whole cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground fenugreek
1 tablespoon fresh basil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
24
Calories
120
Sugar
0g
Fat
14g
Niter Kebbeh is a spiced ghee that is a staple in Ethiopian cooking. Ghee is clarified butter that has been simmered to remove the water content and milk solids, resulting in a rich and flavorful cooking oil. Niter Kebbeh takes it one step further by adding aromatic spices such as ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and fenugreek to the mix. It is often used as a base for stews, soups, and sauces, but can also be used in place of regular butter or oil for sautéing and frying.

Instructions

1.In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
2.Add the onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and fenugreek to the pan and stir to combine.
3.Simmer the mixture for 1 hour over low heat, stirring occasionally.
4.After 1 hour, add the basil to the pan and stir to combine.
5.Allow the mixture to cool slightly before pouring through a fine-mesh strainer into a heatproof container.
6.Discard the solids left in the strainer and refrigerate the spiced ghee until ready to use.

PROS

Niter Kebbeh adds a delicious depth of flavor to any dish it is used in.

It has a longer shelf life than regular butter and can be used in place of oil for sautéing and frying.

CONS

Since it is made from butter, Niter Kebbeh is high in calories and should be used in moderation.

It also contains dairy and is not suitable for those who are lactose intolerant.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Niter Kebbeh is not necessarily a health food, it does have some potential health benefits.
The spices used in this recipe have been linked to reducing inflammation and aiding in digestion.

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