Background

• Niter kibbeh is a spiced ghee that is used to infuse flavor into many ethiopian dishes
• This is a vegan version made from vegan butter or a mix of oils (Trader Joe’s or Nutive vegan ghee works well)

Ingredients

• 1 pound (16 oz) vegan butter or a mix of coconut and avocado oil
• ½ medium onion (any color) coarsely chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic coarsely chopped
• 3 inch piece of ginger coarsely chopped
• 2 inch cinnamon stick
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 3 black cardamom pods OR korerima if obtainable
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• (optional) 1 tablespoon besobela
• (optional) 1 tablespoon koseret
• (optional) 1 tablespoon dried basil or 8 fresh basil leaves (in place of above two ingredients)

Instructions

1. Dry roast the whole spices in a medium heat skillet for 2 minutes
2. Add all of the ingredients to a saucepan and simmer at a low heat for 90 minutes
3. Strain through a cheesecloth into a mason jar and store in the fridge