Niter kibbeh

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Niter kibbeh
Kitfo is a minced raw beef dish that incorporates niter kibbeh and a spice blend (mitmita).
Alternative namesNiter qibe
TypeSeasoned, clarified butter
Place of originEritrea and Ethiopia
Region or stateEast Africa
Main ingredientsButter
Ingredients generally usedSpices

Niter kibbeh, or niter qibe (

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]

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