Ghedda

/ˈɡɛdə/ noun

Definition

A North African type of butter, clarified and preserved, similar to ghee but with regional variations in preparation and spice content.

Etymology

From North African Arabic or Berber dialect, related to ghee (clarified butter), with regional variations in spelling and preparation methods across the Maghreb.

Kelly Says

Ghedda shows how food preservation techniques traveled the Silk Road and got renamed everywhere—the core idea of cooking butter to make it last is ancient, but every region claims their version is best.

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