Spiced Butter Niter Kebbeh

Ethiopia

In a large saucepan , melt the butter slowly over medium heat.

Do not let it brown.

Then bring butter to a boil.

Stir in the onion , garlic , ginger , turmeric , cardamom , cinnamon , clove , and nutmeg.

Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered and undisturbed for 45 minutes.

Milk solids on the bottom of the pan should be golden brown , and the butter on top will be transparent.

Slowly pour the clear liquid into a bowl , straining through cheesecloth.

It is important that no solids are left in the niter kebbeh.

Transfer the kebbeh into a jar.

Cover tightly , and store in the refrigerator.

unsalted butter, onion, garlic, fresh ginger, ground turmeric, ground cardamom, cinnamon stick, clove, ground nutmeg