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How to Make Ghee Recipe

How to Make Ghee Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 3/4 cup
  • Category: Basics
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Learn how to make ghee at home with this simple recipe. Ghee, a type of clarified butter, is a versatile cooking fat commonly used in Indian cuisine.


Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, preferably grass-fed


Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place the butter in a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat. Allow it to melt completely.
  2. Step 2: Continue to cook undisturbed until the butter separates into foam on top, golden liquid in the middle, and milk solids at the bottom.
  3. Step 3: After 10–15 minutes, the milk solids will turn golden brown and the ghee will smell nutty.
  4. Step 4: Skim off the foam from the top with a spoon. Remove from heat and let it sit for 1–2 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Strain the ghee through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean glass jar, leaving the browned milk solids behind.
  6. Step 6: Let cool, then cover and store at room temperature or refrigerate.

Notes

  • Ghee is shelf-stable for up to 3 months at room temperature and longer in the fridge.
  • Use it for high-heat cooking or as a flavorful butter substitute.