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Ghee (Indian-Style Clarified Butter)





Yields
Makes about 1 1/2 cups



Total Time
30 mins

Ghee doesn't burn like regular butter because all of the flammable milk solids have been removed. It has a delicious rich, creamy taste. "We call it liquid gold," says Meeru Dhalwala, owner of Shanik restaurant in Seattle and co-owner of Vij's and Rangoli in Vancouver.

 

su-Ghee (Indian-Style Clarified Butter)




Photo: Thomas J. Story
 1 pound unsalted butter
Step 1
1

In a small, heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. When boiling vigorously, reduce heat to medium-low and begin skimming off white foam, tipping pan as needed.

Step 2
2

Simmer and skim until only clear, honey-colored liquid is left. Pour into a jar with a lid. Once cool, ghee solidifies and keeps, chilled, indefinitely.

Step 3
3

Note: Nutritional analysis is per tbsp.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories136
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g20%

Saturated Fat 9.7g49%
Cholesterol 41mg14%
Sodium 2.1mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%

Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Protein 0.2g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.