ETHIOPIAN SPICY CHEESE DIP

Ethiopian Spicy Cheese Dip image

Provided by yewoinfamilycooking

Categories Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs farmer cheese (unsalted)
2 tablespoons clarified butter (Nitir Kebe)
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper (Mitimita)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder (korerima)
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

Preparation:.
In a bowl, flake the cheese with forks.
In small pot, on a law heat, melt the butter; remove from heat; add Mitmita (cayenne pepper), false cardamom, white pepper and garlic powder.
Pour the melted spiced butter on the cheese; mix well until completely marinated.
Keep it in the fridge and serve it cold.
P.S. If home-made cheese is needed, you may boil 2 gallons of buttermilk at a lower heat, with a pinch of salt and one lemon juice, stirring continuously. leave it to cool, strain and discard the water.
* You will find these spices in Ethiopian or Indian shops/groceries.
** To to prepare Clarified Butter (Nitir Kebe).go to www. yewoinfamilycooking.com.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.6, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 15.2, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 2.2, Protein 19.6