Niter Kibbeh (Ethiopian Spiced Butter)
Clarified butter infused with fenugreek, cardamom, cinnamon, and other aromatics, the foundation of Ethiopian cooking.
Why It Works
Clarifying removes milk solids that burn, raising the smoke point; the long, gentle infusion extracts fat-soluble essential oils from the spices into the butterfat.
Key Ingredients
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