CLARIFIED BUTTER
A rich and aromatic cooking medium used in many Indian dishes.
Ingredients
White unsalted butter
: 500 grams (about 20 oz.)
Salt
: a pinch
Method
- Put the butter along with the salt into a large deep microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave covered partially on 80% power for about 10 minutes (stirring at regular intervals) or till the butter melts completely and bubbles start appearing.
- Microwave on high (100%) power for about 2 minute(s) or till the a brown residue is left and it gives out a good aroma.
- Cool, strain and bottle the ghee. Discard the residue. Refrigerate the bottled Ghee.