{"product_id":"grass-fed-fancy-niter-kibeh-ghee-ahara-rasa","title":"Fancy Niter Kibbeh Ghee — Ethiopian Spiced Grass-Fed Ghee","description":"\u003cp\u003eNiter kibbeh is a spiced clarified butter that hails from Ethiopia, and it is one of those ingredients that quietly explains a whole cuisine. Once you have tasted it, the depth in an Ethiopian stew stops being mysterious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Ahara Rasa's signature blend — grass-fed cultured butter infused with garlic, ginger, onion, koseret, black cardamom, black seed and a toasted spice blend, with the spices grown in Ethiopia using organic methods. Use it as a fragrant cooking oil, a dollop for stews, or mixed with berbere as a condiment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEthiopian-style spiced clarified butter\u003c\/strong\u003e, made on a grass-fed cultured butter base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 oz and 19 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic and savory\u003c\/strong\u003e — garlic, ginger, onion, koseret, black cardamom, black seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpices grown in Ethiopia\u003c\/strong\u003e using organic methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e grass-fed clarified cultured butter (milk), organic garlic, ginger, onion, koseret (\u003cem\u003eLippia javanica\u003c\/em\u003e), black cardamom, black seed, organic toasted spice blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStir a spoonful into a stew\u003c\/strong\u003e near the end of cooking. This is what niter kibbeh is for, and it is where the blend makes the most obvious difference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMix it with berbere\u003c\/strong\u003e to make a condiment, and put it on the table rather than in the pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCook eggs in it.\u003c\/strong\u003e The most persuasive breakfast argument in the range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePut it on popcorn.\u003c\/strong\u003e Melted over a bowl, it turns a snack into something people ask about.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse a dry spoon\u003c\/strong\u003e and keep the jar sealed — shelf-stable, but not waterproof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow the ghee range compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eGhee\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eFlavor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eSizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eTraditional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eClean, cultured, nutty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eAnywhere you would use butter or oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e2 \/ 10 \/ 19 \/ 33 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eBrown Butter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eNuts and caramel, deeper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eHigh-heat roasting, baking, sweets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e2 \/ 10 \/ 19 \/ 33 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eVanilla Dream\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSubtly sweet, vanilla bean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eCookies, coffee, tea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e2 \/ 10 \/ 19 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eChai Spice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eCinnamon, cardamom, ginger, pepper, nutmeg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eOatmeal, butter-coffee, French toast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e2 \/ 10 \/ 19 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eLemon \u0026amp; Garlic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eBright, savory, whole lemon and garlic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eGreens, potatoes, meats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e2 \/ 10 \/ 19 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFancy Niter Kibbeh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eEthiopian spiced, aromatic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eStews, eggs, popcorn, with berbere\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e10 \/ 19 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E); color:#f3f3f3; padding:20px 24px; border-radius:8px; margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e; margin-top:0;\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip — treat it as a finishing fat, not just a frying one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThe volatile aromatics in a spiced ghee are the first thing a hot pan destroys. Cook in whatever you like, then add the niter kibbeh in the last minute or straight onto the plate — you keep the top notes that way, and they are the ones you paid for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhat is niter kibbeh?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eA spiced clarified butter from Ethiopia, used as a cooking fat and a seasoning. It is central to Ethiopian cooking in the way that a good stock or a sofrito is central elsewhere.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhat is koseret?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eA herb used in Ethiopian cooking, \u003cem\u003eLippia javanica\u003c\/em\u003e. It is part of the traditional niter kibbeh aromatic profile and is grown in Ethiopia using organic methods for this blend.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eIs it hot?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eIt is aromatic rather than fiery — the heat in Ethiopian food usually comes from berbere, which this is often mixed with rather than replaced by.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eDoes it contain dairy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eYes. Ghee is clarified butter, and the ingredient list begins with grass-fed clarified cultured butter (milk). Treat it as a dairy product for allergen purposes.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow do I store it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eGhee is shelf-stable and does not need refrigeration. Keep the jar sealed, out of direct sun, and always use a dry spoon — water introduced into the jar is the one thing that will spoil it.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is niter kibbeh?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"A spiced clarified butter from Ethiopia, used as a cooking fat and a seasoning. 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