Spiced Butter for Ethiopian Cooking

Ingredients

• 2 lbs butter
• 2 inches ginger, peeled and chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 slices onions, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 1/3 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom seed
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric

Directions

1. 1

   Mix the chopped ginger, garlic and onion together.

2. 2

   Melt the butter over low heat, skimming the foam from the top of the melting butter, until it is clarified.

3. 3

   Add onion mixture and spices and stir gently

4. 4

   for about 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove from the heat and let the spices settle.

6. 6

   Strain and use as needed.