The tradition & historical record
1 min read · 2 sourcesNiter kibbeh, or niter qibe (Amharic: ንጥር ቅቤ, romanized: nət'ər qəbe), also called tesmi (in Tigrinya), is a seasoned, clarified butter used in Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine and of Indian origin. Its preparation is similar to that of ghee, but niter kibbeh is simmered with spices such as besobela (known as Ethiopian sacred basil), koseret, fenugreek, cumin, coriander, turmeric, Ethiopian cardamom (korarima), cinnamon, or nutmeg before straining, imparting a distinct, spicy aroma. The version using vegetable oil instead of butter is called yeqimem zeyet. 1
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niter kibbeh is seasoned clarified butter used in Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine, according to the structured record cited below. This entry was generated automatically from that record and has not yet been reviewed by a person familiar with the tradition. 2
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