5.0 from 9 votes
Niter Kibbeh
Niter kibbeh is an Ethiopian spiced & fragrant clarified butter, adding tremendous depth of flavour to many dishes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 450 g
Calories: 8 kcal
Cuisine:
African , Ethiopian
Ingredients
- 500 grams unsalted butter 2¼ cups/1 pound
- 1 small red onion diced small
- 2 cloves minced garlic medium
- 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
- 2 teaspoons fenugreek seeds
- 1 teaspoon korarima seeds or seeds from Indian black cardamom
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
Instructions
- In a heavy based medium saucepan on medium-low heat, melt the butter then add rest of the ingredients. Simmer on a low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, then remove from the heat and set aside.
- Sieve the liquified butter twice to remove all solids*, then transfer to sealed container and keep in a cool dry area.
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Notes
- Optional- grind the fenugreek and black cardamom seeds before adding to the butter for a more intense flavour
- The butter becomes very hot so take care not to burn yourself.
- This recipe makes around 2 cups of spiced clarified butter.
- Storing - Niter Kibbeh should keep in a closed glass jar in a cool place for up to 6 months. It does not require refrigeration.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1Tablespoon
Calories
8kcal
(0%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
5mg
(0%)
Potassium
1mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
28IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
1mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 450g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 8
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Tablespoon | |
| Calories | 8kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 28IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.