Kibbeh – Ethiopian Clarified Butter

Why You'll Love It

Kibbeh is the golden heart of Ethiopian cooking. Slowly simmered and infused with aromatic herbs and spices, this clarified butter carries the deep, rich flavor that defines beloved dishes like doro wot, kitfo, and countless stews.

Taste the Tradition

Made the traditional way with butter clarifying herbs like koseret and kibbeh manteria spices, every spoonful carries generations of Ethiopian culinary heritage. Also known as niter kibbeh or "tesmi," it is made a bit differently in every home — ours is a time-tested recipe sure to please even the most serious Ethiopian cooks.

How to Enjoy

• Use as the flavor base for wots, stews, and sautés

• Melt over rice, vegetables, or warm injera

• Finish grilled meats and seafood with a fragrant spoonful

• Substitute for regular butter anywhere you want deeper flavor

A Kitchen Essential

One jar of Kibbeh transforms everyday cooking into something layered, aromatic, and unmistakably Ethiopian.