Niter Kebbeh (Spiced Clarified Butter)

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 60 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 45 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 3304 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 1 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

1 pound butter, unsalted
1/4 cup onions chopped
2 cloves garlic pressed
2 teaspoons ginger root fresh, grated
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
4 each cardamom seeds crushed
1 each cinnamon stick
2 each cloves
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds ground
1 tablespoon 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.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 520g
Amount per Serving
Calories 3304 100% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 369.0g567%
 Saturated Fat 233.0g1167%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 976mg325%
Sodium 56mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 12.0g4%
 Dietary Fiber 2.0g7%
 Sugars 2.0g
Protein 6.0g12%
Vitamin A 232%  Vitamin C 16%
Calcium 16%  Iron 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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