Niter kibbeh

Niter kibbeh, or niter qibe (Amharic: ንጥር ቅቤ, romanized: translit, lit. 'nət'ər qəbe'), also called tesmi (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]

Niter kibbeh

Kitfo is a minced raw beef dish that incorporates niter kibbeh and a spice blend (mitmita).
Alternative names	Niter qibe
Type	Seasoned, clarified butter
Place of origin	Eritrea and Ethiopia
Region or state	East Africa
Main ingredients	Butter
Ingredients generally used	Spices

See also

• List of Ethiopian dishes and foods
• Kibbeh