Ethiopian Spicy Cheese Dip

• 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

1. Preparation:.
2. In a bowl, flake the cheese with forks.
3. In small pot, on a law heat, melt the butter; remove from heat; add Mitmita (cayenne pepper), false cardamom, white pepper and garlic powder.
4. Pour the melted spiced butter on the cheese; mix well until completely marinated.
5. Keep it in the fridge and serve it cold.
6. 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.
7. * You will find these spices in Ethiopian or Indian shops/groceries.
8. ** To to prepare Clarified Butter (Nitir Kebe).go to www. yewoinfamilycooking.com.

farmer cheese, clarified butter, cayenne pepper, garlic, cardamom powder, white pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ethiopian-spicy-cheese-dip-347075 (may not work)