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😱WE MADE HOMEMADE ERITREAN🇪🇷🧈BUTTER

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Eritrean Butter

Cultural Context

Eritrean butter, known as 'shai,' is a traditional condiment in Eritrean cuisine, often used to enhance the flavor of various dishes. This spiced butter reflects the rich culinary heritage of the region, where spices are integral to cooking. Today, Eritrean butter is enjoyed not only in Eritrea but also in neighboring countries, showcasing the shared culinary traditions of the Horn of Africa.

EritreanERother
10 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
unsalted butter
salt
cardamom pods
cinnamon sticks
cloves
nutmeg
ginger
garlic
lemon zest
black peppercorns
bay leaves
saffron
cumin seeds
fennel seeds
dried herbs

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Start with heavy whipped cream.

2

If the whipped cream doesn't work, go back to the store to get a different kind.

3

Blend the heavy whipped cream until it starts to separate.

4

Add cold water while blending to aid in the separation process.

5

Once the whipped cream separates, wash the butter and put it in the fridge.

6

The butter can be kept in the fridge for up to a week.

7

Apply the homemade butter to the scalp by sectioning the hair and massaging it in.

Equipment Needed

saucepanfine mesh sieve

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Eritrean Butter

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