Ginger Butter
Elevate your culinary creations with this luscious Ginger Butter, a quick and simple recipe that adds a vibrant twist to your favorite dishes. Made with creamy unsalted butter, freshly grated ginger, a touch of honey, zesty lemon, and a pinch of salt, this flavored butter strikes the perfect balance between sweet, spicy, and tangy. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile condiment can be shaped into a log for easy slicing or spread into a dish for instant use. Whether slathered on warm bread, melted over roasted vegetables, or dolloped atop grilled meats, this ginger-infused butter will infuse your meals with a burst of flavor. Perfect for meal prepping, it stores beautifully in the fridge or freezer, ensuring you always have a dose of gourmet flair on hand.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 226 grams Unsalted butter
- 15 grams Fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
Allow the unsalted butter to sit at room temperature until softened but not melted.
Peel the fresh ginger and grate it finely using a microplane or fine grater. You should end up with about 15 grams of grated ginger (around 1 tablespoon).
In a medium-sized bowl, add the softened butter, grated ginger, honey, lemon zest, and a small pinch of salt.
Use a fork or spatula to combine all the ingredients thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and the flavorings are evenly distributed.
Taste the ginger butter and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding a tiny bit more salt or honey to balance the flavors to your liking.
Transfer the ginger butter onto a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Shape it into a log or press it into a small serving dish, depending on your preference.
Refrigerate the butter for at least 1 hour to firm up before serving.
Use as a topping for bread, vegetables, meats, or anywhere you want a hint of ginger and sweetness. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1725 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 193.8 g | 248% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.0 g | 565% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 175 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.6 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.5 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 128 mg | 3% | |
*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.
