ETHIOPIAN SPICED BUTTER (NITER KIBBEH)

Ethiopian Spiced Butter (Niter Kibbeh) image

Provided by PanNan

Time 30m

Yield 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb unsalted butter
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon cardamom pod, crushed lightly with the side of a knife blade
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 -2 tablespoon gingerroot, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
5 -6 basil leaves

Steps:

Place butter in a medium sauce-pan over low heat and melt.
Simmer until the surface is completely coated with foam. Take care not to let it brown.
While simmering, skim off the foam as it rises to the surface until completely clear.
Add all the remaining ingredients. Continue cooking on low heat for about 15- 20 minutes. Pass it through a cheese cloth or sieve . It is now ready to be used . It can be stored in a tightly covered container for about a month in the fridge.