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Niter Kebah
Photo: Sorin Gheorghita

Niter Kebah

9 ingredients 4 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

192
Calories
2g
Protein
13g
Fat
19g
Carbs

Counts 9 of 10 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Nutmeg 1 tsp ground (2.2g) 12
Turmeric 1 tsp ground (3g) 9
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Cardamom 1 tsp ground (2g) 6
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Seed not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Butter
  • 4 tbl Chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 tbl Finely chopped garlic
  • 2 tsp Fresh grated ginger
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 2 To 4 crushed cardamom seeds
  • 1 piece cinnamon
  • 2 Or 3 cloves
  • 1/8 tsp Ground nutmeg

Directions

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Niter Kebbeh is a spiced up ghee. Here is a recipe for it from "The

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Slowly melt butter in a saucepan, then bring to boil. When the top is covered with foam, add the other ingredients and simmer uncovered on lowest heat until the surface is transparent and milk solids are on the bottom (45 to 60 minutes). Pour off the clear liquid and strain through a double layer of damp cheesecloth, discarding the spices and solids. Refrigerate. If strained a second and third time, the mixture will keep either chilled or at room temperature for 2 to 3 months.

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Category:Ethiopian Recipes

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Category:Ethiopian Soups

Recipe sourced from fandom

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