Niter Kebbeh

This is a ghee or clarified butter infused with other flavors. It is Ethiopian by nature and an integral part of Ethiopia's national dish: Doro Wat. The butter is very versatile. It has a higher smoke point than most oils so it does very well when you need to sear meats or use it in other high-heat applications.

2 lbs. butter
1 large yellow onion, peeled, chunked
6 cloves garlic, peeled, smashed
A thumb-sized chunk of ginger, peeled, chopped
2 sticks cinnamon, smashed
4 cloves
3-finger pinch fenugreek

Clarify the butter. Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for about 20 minutes. Allow to sit for about 20 minutes more. Strain.