Fats & rich · solid
Niter kibbeh
Also called Ethiopian spiced clarified butter, nit'ir qibe, spiced ghee
Ethiopian clarified butter simmered with cardamom, fenugreek, ginger, garlic and turmeric; sold in Ethiopian grocers and worth making at home.
- A kind of Ghee
What can replace it
- T1 · Great swapGhee
- T2 · GoodCultured butter
Loses the cardamom, fenugreek and turmeric perfume that defines niter kibbeh; you get richness but not the spice.
- T3 · In a pinchVegetable ghee
Keeps the dish dairy-free but tastes flat and slightly waxy; add a pinch of ground cardamom and fenugreek to compensate.
Cook with Niter kibbeh