How to Make Ghee
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5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
32 servings
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Calories
124 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Indian
How to Make Ghee
Description
This recipe for How to Make Ghee starts by slicing unsalted butter into cubes and melting it slowly on low heat. As the butter simmers, foam forms on the surface which should be skimmed off periodically. Continued cooking causes the milk solids to separate and settle at the bottom, while the middle layer turns translucent and fragrant, indicating the ghee is ready.
Straining the liquid through cheesecloth or a fine filter removes these solids, resulting in clear golden ghee. The resulting clarified butter has a distinctive nutty aroma and taste due to the caramelization of milk solids. Ghee has a higher smoke point than regular butter, making it suitable for frying and sautéing.
This method produces approximately 2 cups of ghee from one pound of butter. Ghee can be stored at room temperature in a sealed container, lasting several weeks.
Ingredients
- 1 pound butter unsalted
Instructions
- Slice it up. Slice the butter into cubes and place in a small pot on low heat.
- Melt and skim. Melt the butter and bring to a simmer. After several minutes, foam will form on top and it may sputter a bit. Use a spoon to skim off the top foam. You'll need to repeat this a few times.
- Cook. Continue cooking the ghee on low for another 20 to 25 minutes, or until the middle layer is translucent and the smell is fragrant. You should also start to see some milk solids at the bottom of the pan.
- Strain and store. When the ghee is done, turn off the heat and let it cool for a few minutes. Then strain the ghee through a nut milk bag, cheesecloth or coffee filter into a glass storage container.
Notes
- This recipe yields approximately 2 cups of ghee from 1 pound of unsalted butter.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 32servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 124kcal | 6% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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