Ethiopian Spicy Cheese Dip |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Spicy and appetizing dish. 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:
1. Preparation:.
2. In a bowl, flake the cheese with forks.
3. In small pot, on a law heat, melt the butter; remove from heat; add Mitmita (cayenne pepper), false cardamom, white pepper and garlic powder.
4. Pour the melted spiced butter on the cheese; mix well until completely marinated.
5. Keep it in the fridge and serve it cold.
6. 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.
7. * You will find these spices in Ethiopian or Indian shops/groceries.
8. ** To to prepare Clarified Butter (Nitir Kebe).go to www. .
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