Ethiopian Spicy Cheese Dip

Ingredients

• 2 lbs farmer cheese (unsalted)
• 2 tablespoons clarified butter (Nitir Kebe)
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper (Mitimita)
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder (korerima)
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Directions

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   Preparation:.

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   In a bowl, flake the cheese with forks.

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   In small pot, on a law heat, melt the butter; remove from heat; add Mitmita (cayenne pepper), false cardamom, white pepper and garlic powder.

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   Pour the melted spiced butter on the cheese; mix well until completely marinated.

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   Keep it in the fridge and serve it cold.

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   P.S. If home-made cheese is needed, you may boil 2 gallons of buttermilk at a lower heat, with a pinch of salt and one lemon juice, stirring continuously. leave it to cool, strain and discard the water.

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   * You will find these spices in Ethiopian or Indian shops/groceries.

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   ** To to prepare Clarified Butter (Nitir Kebe).go to www. yewoinfamilycooking.com.