Clarified Butter (How to Clarify Butter)

May 25, 2023May 25, 20230 19

How to Clarify Butter - Simple and Easy Recipe

Clarified Butter (How to Clarify Butter)

by The Chefin Condiment

Prep

5 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	unsalted butter
	cheesecloth

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

N/A

Calories

N/A

Sugar

N/A

Fat

N/A

Clarified butter, also known as ghee, is a staple ingredient in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine. It is made by heating butter until the milk solids separate from the liquid fat, which is then strained to create clarified butter. Clarified butter has several advantages over regular butter - it has a higher smoke point which means it can be used for frying and sautéing without burning, and it has a rich nutty flavor. Clarified butter is a great ingredient to have on hand in your kitchen, as it can be used for a wide variety of dishes, from sautéing vegetables to baking cakes.

Instructions

1.	Cut the unsalted butter into small pieces and melt it in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over low heat.
2.	When the butter has melted, continue to cook it over low heat until a froth forms on the surface.
3.	Skim off the froth using a spoon or ladle.
4.	Carefully pour the clarified butter through a cheesecloth-lined strainer into a heatproof bowl. Allow the clarified butter to cool to room temperature before using or storing.

PROS

Using clarified butter in cooking and frying will provide your food with a richer and nuttier flavor.

Clarified butter has a higher smoke point than regular butter, which means it can be used for cooking at higher temperatures without burning.

Clarified butter will also last longer in the refrigerator than regular butter.

CONS

Clarifying butter can be time-consuming.

Removing the milk solids results in a loss of some of the flavor found in regular butter.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Clarified butter contains fewer milk solids and water than regular butter, making it a good choice for those with lactose intolerance.
It is a good source of healthy fats and is rich in Vitamins A and E.
Clarified butter has been used in Ayurveda medicine to promote digestion and improve immunity.