COMPOUND BUTTER
A mixture of butter and other ingredients makes a compound butter, which can be used as a kind of insta-sauce on top of cooked meat, vegetables or fish. A classic variety is maître d'hotel butter, which uses thyme and lemon juice as flavoring agents. But a cilantro-and-lime-juice compound butter is a marvelous thing to apply to fish, and you could even think of adding a tiny dice of jalapeño pepper to the mix. Lemon-basil is terrific as well - you could add some garlic to that and omit the shallots. Some cooks take maître d'hotel butter and add Roquefort cheese to it as a topping for steak. Compound butter is a theme on which to improvise. The following recipe provides the basic instructions.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories dips and spreads
Time 10m
Yield 1/2 cup
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put the butter on a cutting board and, using a fork, cut the other ingredients into it until the butter is creamy and smooth. Scrape the butter together with a chef's knife, and form it into a rough log. If making ahead of time, roll it tightly in a sheet of plastic wrap and refrigerate or freeze until ready to use.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 214, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 5 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 1 gram
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kurdish Man99
[email protected]I love how versatile this butter is. I've used it on everything from chicken to fish to vegetables, and it always adds a delicious flavor.
Zethembiso Octavia Khumalo
[email protected]This is the best compound butter recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing.
Islam khan Khan
[email protected]This butter is a great way to add a touch of elegance to any dish.
Nkwane Maboke
[email protected]I love the combination of herbs and spices in this butter. It's so flavorful and delicious.
Zakir Ansari
[email protected]This butter is a great way to add flavor to grilled meats and fish.
Aamir Ishaque
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up fresh herbs from my garden.
Mohsin Imtiaz Rana
[email protected]This butter is so versatile. I've used it on everything from steak to vegetables to pasta, and it always adds a delicious flavor.
Aroni man
[email protected]I love how easy this butter is to make. I always have the ingredients on hand, so it's a great last-minute addition to any meal.
Xena Brice
[email protected]This is the best compound butter I've ever had! I'll definitely be making it again and again.
Nooragha masomi
[email protected]This butter is amazing! It's so flavorful and adds a touch of elegance to any dish.
Vanessa Lwaya
[email protected]I've never made compound butter before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I'm so glad I tried it!
Rj Kobir
[email protected]This compound butter is a great way to add flavor to your favorite dishes. I especially like using it on grilled meats and fish.
Themba Xulu
[email protected]I used this butter on my grilled vegetables and it was delicious! The herbs and spices really added a lot of flavor.
Tiffany Jones
[email protected]This butter is so easy to make and tastes amazing. I'm definitely going to be making it again.
Sufyan dawar
[email protected]I love the versatility of this compound butter. I've used it on chicken, fish, and even pasta, and it always adds a delicious flavor.
UZAIR UBAID
[email protected]This compound butter was a hit at my last dinner party! It's so easy to make and adds a delicious flavor to everything from steak to vegetables.