Niter Kibbeh Recipe Recipe

Name: Niter Kibbeh Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound of unsalted butter; 1 small onion, minced; 6 cloves of garlic, peeled and smashed; 2 inches of ginger, peeled and sliced thin; 2 3-inch sticks of cinnamon, or 1 teaspoon ground; 8 crushed cardamom pods, or 1/2 teaspoon ground; 1 teaspoon of fenugreek, whole or ground; 1 teaspoon of coriander, whole or ground; 2 cloves, or 1/8 teaspoon ground; 2 bay leaves

Servings: persons

1 pound of unsalted butter
1 small onion, minced
6 cloves of garlic, peeled and smashed
2 inches of ginger, peeled and sliced thin
2 3-inch sticks of cinnamon, or 1 teaspoon ground
8 crushed cardamom pods, or 1/2 teaspoon ground
1 teaspoon of fenugreek, whole or ground
1 teaspoon of coriander, whole or ground
2 cloves, or 1/8 teaspoon ground
2 bay leaves

1
In a saucepan, slowly melt the butter on low heat. Meanwhile, toast the spices. If grinding, toast beforehand.
2
Add all the spices to the butter, and reduce the heat to a bare simmer. Keep an eye on the pot every few minutes to make sure it's not boiling as the water evaporates. The milk solids will rise to the surface of the pot as the water cooks out.
3
Let the butter simmer, with just a few bubbles popping through, for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Like a good stock, longer cooking is better, but it needs to be gentle so the milk solids don't burn. If they do, the niter kibbeh will be irreparably bitter.
4
When the solids have turned a pleasant brown and plenty of time has past, line a mesh strainer with a cheesecloth or paper towel and place it over a small storage container. Strain the butter well, making sure there are no milk solids or spices in the final product. Your niter kibbeh will last for months in the refrigerator. The larger a batch you make, the less butter you'll lose to straining.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound of unsalted butter, 1 small onion, minced, 6 cloves of garlic, peeled and smashed, 2 inches of ginger, peeled and sliced thin, and more.

Yes, Niter Kibbeh Recipe 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 Kibbeh Recipe

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