Clarified Butter or Ghee
Unlock the secret to golden, aromatic perfection with this easy recipe for Clarified Butter or Ghee. Made with just one simple ingredient—unsalted butter—this traditional cooking staple is slowly simmered and carefully strained to remove milk solids, leaving behind a pure and shelf-stable infusion of rich, nutty flavor. With only 5 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking time, this homemade ghee elevates everything from sautéed veggies to baked goods with its robustness and higher smoke point. Learn how to transform butter into liquid gold while celebrating its versatility as a cooking fat or drizzle-worthy finishing touch. Perfect for keto, paleo, or anyone seeking a healthier alternative to standard butter!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 454 grams Unsalted butter
Instructions
Place the unsalted butter in a medium-sized, heavy-bottomed saucepan to ensure even heating.
Melt the butter over low heat. Allow it to fully melt and begin to simmer gently, being careful not to stir.
As the butter simmers, it will separate into three layers: foam on the top, clarified butter in the middle, and milk solids that settle at the bottom.
Using a spoon or a small sieve, carefully skim off the foam from the surface as it forms. Repeat this step until most of the foam is gone.
Continue simmering the butter on low heat. Watch carefully as the milk solids at the bottom begin to turn golden brown. This is where the nutty aroma develops, signaling that your ghee is ready.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool slightly for 5-10 minutes.
Using a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth, carefully strain the clarified butter into a clean, heat-proof jar or container. Be sure not to disturb the browned milk solids at the bottom of the pan.
Discard the milk solids or save them for other uses like flavoring dishes (optional).
Allow the clarified butter or ghee to cool completely before sealing. Store at room temperature for up to a month or in the refrigerator for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1631 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 184.1 g | 236% | |
| Saturated Fat | 116.5 g | 582% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 496 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 48 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value 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.
