ETHIOPIAN SPICY CHEESE DIP

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Make and share this Ethiopian Spicy Cheese Dip recipe from Food.com.

Provided by yewoinfamilycooking

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • Preparation:.
  • In a bowl, flake the cheese with forks.
  • In small pot, on a law heat, melt the butter; remove from heat; add Mitmita (cayenne pepper), false cardamom, white pepper and garlic powder.
  • Pour the melted spiced butter on the cheese; mix well until completely marinated.
  • Keep it in the fridge and serve it cold.
  • 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.
  • * You will find these spices in Ethiopian or Indian shops/groceries.
  • ** To to prepare Clarified Butter (Nitir Kebe).go to www. yewoinfamilycooking.com.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.6, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 15.2, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 2.2, Protein 19.6

dina fe
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This dip is a great way to use up leftover cheese.


Angel Pack
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I made this dip for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


next fiber
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I couldn't find berbere spice, so I used a combination of chili powder, cumin, and paprika. It turned out great!


Josephine sunshine
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This dip is the perfect comfort food.


Madankumar Jha
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I'm definitely going to make this dip again.


Sheluvstrust
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This dip is perfect for dipping vegetables.


Yana_ K
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I love the creamy texture of this dip.


Siwe Edy
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This dip is a great way to add some spice to your next party or gathering.


smj nayeem
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I'm not usually a fan of cheese dips, but this one is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced.


Red Guy
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The heat level of this dip is perfect for me. It has a nice kick, but it's not too spicy.


Ahmed Puspa
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This dip was easy to make and only required a few ingredients. It's definitely a keeper!


Teena Sarfraz
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I love that this dip is so versatile. I served it with pita chips, but it would also be great with vegetables, crackers, or even grilled chicken.


Hari Kumal
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This Ethiopian spicy cheese dip was an explosion of flavor! The combination of herbs and spices was perfect, and the cheese was creamy and melted in my mouth.