Niter Kibbeh--Ethiopian Spiced Clarified Butter

Found on whats4eats.com The site states "Niter kibbeh — a spice-infused, clarified butter — is a ubiquitous cooking medium in Ethiopian cuisine. It adds an incomparable flavor to dishes. Plain butter or oil can be substituted in Ethiopian recipes if you don't have the time to make niter kibbeh, but something special will be missing."

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 1  lb unsalted butter
• 1⁄2 onion, chopped
• 2 -3  garlic cloves, crushed
• 1  inch gingerroot, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 3 -4  cardamom pods
• 1  cinnamon stick
• 3 -4  whole cloves
• 1  teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric

Directions

1. Place the butter in a small saucepan and melt over low heat. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer on the lowest possible heat for about 1 hour.
2. Pour the clear golden liquid off the top leaving all the solids in the bottom of the pan. Strain through cheesecloth if necessary. Discard solids.
3. Store in the refrigerator or freezer and use as needed.