| Niter kibbeh | |
| Alternate Name: | Niter qibe |
| Type: | Seasoned, clarified butter |
| Country: | Eritrea and Ethiopia |
| Region: | East Africa |
| Creators: | --> |
| Main Ingredient: | Butter |
| Minor Ingredient: | Spices |
| Serving Size: | 100 g |
| No Recipes: | false |
Niter kibbeh, or niter qibe (Amharic: ንጥር ቅቤ ), also called (in Tigrinya), is a seasoned, clarified butter used in Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine. Its preparation is similar to that of ghee, but niter kibbeh is simmered with spices such as besobela (known as Ethiopian sacred basil), koseret,[1] [2] fenugreek, cumin, coriander, turmeric, Ethiopian cardamom (korarima),[3] cinnamon, or nutmeg before straining, imparting a distinct, spicy aroma. The version using vegetable oil instead of butter is called yeqimem zeyet.[4]