Name: Clarified Butter
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Makes 1 jar (½ pint/240ml)
Cuisine: Iranian
Ingredients: 1 pound/450 g butter, cut into small pieces

Preparation info

Makes
1 jar

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
30 min

Appears in

Food of Life

By Najmieh Batmanglij

Published 2011

About

Clarified butter, also called ghee, gives a delicious nutty taste to rice and pastries and has a higher scorching point than regular butter. It is sold in specialty-food stores, but it is easy to make at home.

Ingredients

1 pound/450 g butter, cut into small pieces

Method

In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. When the butter is melted completely and bubbles form on top, raise heat to medium-low. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, skimming off the foam occasionally.
Begin to stir with a wooden spoon until the majority of the solids are brown (about 15 minutes). Remove from heat and allow solids to settle to the bottom.</