Ethiopian Spicy Cheese Dip

Spicy, delicious and appetizing side-dish.

Ingredients:

2lb farmers cheese (unsalted)
2 tablespoons clarified butter (Nitir Kebe) **
2 teaspoons Mitimita (cayenne pepper) **
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cardamom powder (Korerima) *
¼ teaspoon White pepper

Preparation:

1st Step: In a bowl, flake the cheese with forks;

2nd Step: In small pot, on a lower heat, melt the butter; remove from heat; add Mitmita (cayenne pepper), cardamom, white pepper and garlic powder;

3rd Step: Pour the melted spiced butter on the cheese; mix well until completely marinated;

4th Step: Keep it in the fridge and serve it cold.


8 Servings

* You will find these spices in Ethiopian or Indian shops/groceries
** Please click here to see how to prepare
Clarified Butter (Nitir Kebe)

P.S. If home-made cheese is needed, 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; keep it in fridge.

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