Mantequilla De Ajo Casera Guatemalan Homemade Garlic Butter
Elevate your culinary creations with *Mantequilla de Ajo Casera*—a traditional Guatemalan homemade garlic butter that's as versatile as it is irresistible. This easy-to-make recipe combines creamy, unsalted butter with fragrant sautéed garlic, fresh parsley, and a hint of olive oil for a rich, herbaceous flavor. Perfect as a spread for warm bread or an indulgent base for cooking meats, vegetables, or pasta, this garlic butter takes just 15 minutes of prep time and offers a gourmet touch to everyday meals. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enhancing a weeknight dinner, this buttery, garlicky blend is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Try this authentic Guatemalan recipe today and add a burst of flavor to every dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 226 grams unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
Instructions
Leave the butter out at room temperature for 30 minutes to soften.
Peel the garlic cloves and finely mince them, or use a garlic press for a smoother texture.
Finely chop the fresh parsley. Ensure the parsley is dry before chopping to avoid excess moisture in the butter.
Heat the olive oil in a small pan over low heat for 1 minute. Add the minced garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes). Be careful not to brown the garlic as it can turn bitter.
Let the sautéed garlic cool to room temperature.
In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, sautéed garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly with a spatula or spoon until the ingredients are evenly combined.
Taste the mixture and adjust seasonings if needed, adding a bit more salt or pepper to suit your preference.
Transfer the garlic butter mixture onto a piece of parchment paper. Roll it into a log shape, tightly twisting the ends of the parchment to secure it. Alternatively, store it in an airtight container.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up before use.
Serve as a spread for bread, or use it as a flavorful base for cooking meats, vegetables, or pasta.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1820 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 207.8 g | 266% | |
| Saturated Fat | 115.2 g | 576% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 1228 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.5 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 4.0 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 115 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 247 mg | 5% | |
*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.
