Ethiopian Spiced Butter (Niter Kibbeh)

Step 1

Place butter in a medium saucepan and melt completely on low heat.

Step 2

Simmer without letting it brown, until the surface is completely coated with foam.

Step 3

Skim off the foam as it rises to the surface while cooking until nothing more remains.

Step 4

It should look quite transparent. Now, add all the ingredients: onions, garlic, ginger cumin, cardamon, oregano, turmeric, nutmeg, and basil. Continue cooking on low heat for about 15- 20mins.

Step 5

Pass it through a cheesecloth or sieve. It is now ready to be used. Store in a tightly covered container for about a month in the fridge.