Niter Kebbeh (Spiced Clarified Butter)
Yield
1 servingsPrep
15 minCook
45 minReady
60 minTrans-fat Free, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pound |
butter, unsalted
|
|
| ¼ | cup |
onions
chopped |
|
| 2 | cloves |
garlic
pressed |
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
ginger root
fresh, grated |
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
turmeric
|
|
| 4 | each |
cardamom seeds
crushed |
*
|
| 1 | each |
cinnamon sticks
|
*
|
| 2 | each |
cloves
|
*
|
| ⅛ | teaspoon |
nutmeg
|
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
fenugreek seeds
ground |
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
basil
fresh, or 1 teaspoon dried basil |
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 453.6 | g |
butter, unsalted
|
|
| 59 | ml |
onions
chopped |
|
| 2 | cloves |
garlic
pressed |
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
ginger root
fresh, grated |
|
| 2.5 | ml |
turmeric
|
|
| 4 | each |
cardamom seeds
crushed |
*
|
| 1 | each |
cinnamon sticks
|
*
|
| 2 | each |
cloves
|
*
|
| 0.6 | ml |
nutmeg
|
|
| 1.3 | ml |
fenugreek seeds
ground |
|
| 15 | ml |
basil
fresh, or 1 teaspoon dried basil |
|
Directions
In a small saucepan, gradually melt the butter and bring it to bubbling.
When the top is covered with foam, add the other ingredients and reduce the heat to a simmer.
Gently simmer, uncovered, on low heat.
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.
Discard the spices and solids.
Covered tightly and stored in the refrigerator, Niter Kebbeh will keep for up to 2 months.
