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                          Niter Kebbeh (Ethiopia)
 
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 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Ethiopia                         Condiment
                 Ceideburg 2
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1      pound         Butter
    4      tablespoons   Chopped onion
    1 1/2  tablespoons   Finely chopped garlic
    2      teaspoons     Fresh grated ginger
      1/2  teaspoon      Turmeric
    2                    To 4 crushed cardamom seeds
    1                    Piece cinnamon
    2                    Or 3 cloves
      1/8  teaspoon      Ground nutmeg
 
 Niter Kebbeh is a spiced up ghee.  Here is a recipe for it from “The Africa
 News Cookbook”, published in the US by Viking Penguin.
 
  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.
 
  Posted by Stephen Ceideberg; September 1 1991.
 
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