SMEN
Moroccan preserved butter. Smen (semneh, beurre ranci) is a Moroccan preserved butter, often made from sheep and goat milk. It has a deep, pungent aroma and distinctive flavor that enhances many of Morocco's savory dishes, especially couscous. It is similar to Asian ghee, and is a flavorful ingredient in Moroccan dishes. Cooking time does not include 1-2 week aging time.
Provided by Alskann
Categories Moroccan
Time 45m
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Wrap the oregano in a small piece of cheesecloth. Tie the sachet with cotton string, and set in the butter.
- Simmer until the butter separates into a clear, golden liquid and a milky sediment, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Carefully pour off the golden liquid (clarified butter), and strain through a piece of clean, fine muslin.
- Discard the milky sediment and oregano sachet.
- Transfer to a hot sterilized glass jar.
- Add the salt and mix until dissolved.
- Cover and let stand in a cool place until the mixture becomes pungent, 1 to 2 weeks.
- Drain any liquid from the jar and refrigerate the butter.
- Use within 6 months.
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joyia 786
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best smen I've ever had.
Miss Mukta
[email protected]This recipe is really easy to follow. I'm a beginner cook and I was able to make it without any problems.
Farman Ullah
[email protected]I love the way this smen tastes. It's so rich and flavorful.
Austin misaique
[email protected]This recipe is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Ayub Ali
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my smen turned out really oily.
Hayle mickael Tilahun
[email protected]This recipe is way too complicated. I don't have the time or patience to make it.
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[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my smen didn't turn out right. It was too salty and it didn't have the right texture.
mustafa alwan
[email protected]I was so excited to try this recipe, but it turned out to be a disappointment. The chicken was dry and the sauce was bland.
Funny Media
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
Youpo1
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so versatile and can be used in so many different ways.
Sheluvstrust
[email protected]This is the best smen recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing.
Ronni Rosenberg
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and rich.
Aarbii Sain
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some zucchini, carrots, and celery that were about to go bad, so I decided to give this recipe a try. The soup was delicious! It was flavorful and filling, and it was a great way to get