Tekhelese Tesmi

Description
Eritrean spiced butter

Ingredients

 * 2 lbs unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
 * 1 onion, coarsely chopped
 * 3 tablespoons minced garlic
 * 4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger
 * 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
 * ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
 * 1 cinnamon stick (approximately 1" long)
 * 1 whole clove
 * ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

 * 1) In a large saucepan, melt the butter slowly over medium heat; do not let it brown.
 * 2) Then bring butter to a boil.
 * 3) Stir in the onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cardamom, cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg.
 * 4) Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered and undisturbed for 45 minutes.
 * 5) Milk solids on the bottom of the pan should be golden brown, and the butter on top will be transparent.
 * 6) Slowly pour the clear liquid into a bowl, straining through cheesecloth.
 * 7) It is important that no solids are left in the tesmi.
 * 8) Transfer the tesmi into a jar.
 * 9) Cover tightly, and store in the refrigerator.