Niter Kebbeh (Spiced Clarified Butter) Recipe

Name: Niter Kebbeh (Spiced Clarified Butter)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound butter, unsalted; 1/4 cup onions chopped; 2 cloves garlic pressed; 2 teaspoons ginger root fresh, grated; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 4 each cardamom seeds crushed; 1 each cinnamon sticks; 2 each cloves; ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds ground; 1 tablespoon basil fresh, or 1 teaspoon dried basil

Servings: persons

1 pound butter, unsalted
1/4 cup onions chopped
2 cloves garlic pressed
2 teaspoons ginger root fresh, grated
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
4 each cardamom seeds crushed
1 each cinnamon sticks
2 each cloves
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds ground
1 tablespoon basil fresh, or 1 teaspoon dried basil

1
In a small saucepan, gradually melt the butter and bring it to bubbling.
2
When the top is covered with foam, add the other ingredients and reduce the heat to a simmer.
3
Gently simmer, uncovered, on low heat.
4
After about 45 to 60 minutes, when the surface becomes transparent and the milk solids are on the bottom, pour the liquid through a cheesecloth into a heat resistant container.
5
Discard the spices and solids.
6
Covered tightly and stored in the refrigerator, Niter Kebbeh will keep for up to 2 months.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound butter, unsalted, 1/4 cup onions chopped, 2 cloves garlic pressed, 2 teaspoons ginger root fresh, grated, and more.

Yes, Niter Kebbeh (Spiced Clarified Butter) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Niter Kebbeh (Spiced Clarified Butter)

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