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Ethiopian Spicy Cheese Dip

A dip of farmer cheese, seasoned with cayenne and cardamom and simmered on the stove.

15 min · Serves 8 · Easy

Serves
8

Ingredients

Time
Prep 10 min · Cook 5 min · 15 min total
Difficulty
easy
  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    Pour the melted spiced butter on the cheese; mix well until completely marinated. Keep it in the fridge and serve it cold.

  3. 3

    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.

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