The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
Ethiopian Spiced Butter (Niter Kebbeh)
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serves/makes:
ready in:
30-60 minutes
30-60 minutes
ingredients
2 cups butter
1/4 cup chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
4 whole cardamom seeds
1 cinnamon stick
2 whole cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon dried basil
directions
Melt butter in a small saucepan over very low heat until bubbling. Add onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg and basil, and simmer for 45 minutes. Butter should be translucent and solids should be at the bottom of the pan.
Strain through cheesecloth into a heat-resistant container. Discard spices and butter solids.
Cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 2 months.
cook's notes
Use this spiced, clarified butter as you would cooking oil or butter, to saute vegetables and meats.
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