Easy Homemade Ghee Recipe

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Learn how to make your own delicious and aromatic ghee from scratch. Ghee is a staple in Indian cuisine and adds a rich, nutty flavor to dishes. This recipe is simple and only requires one ingredient.

Ingredients

  • Unsalted Butter

Directions

  1. Place butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Let the butter melt completely and come to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low.
  3. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the milk solids separate and begin to brown.
  4. Once the butter is clear and the milk solids have browned, remove from heat.
  5. Strain the ghee through a fine mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth to remove the solids.
  6. Store the ghee in a clean, airtight container at room temperature.

Interesting Facts

  • Ghee has a high smoke point, making it ideal for cooking at high temperatures.
  • It has a longer shelf life than butter and does not need refrigeration.
  • Ghee is lactose-free and has a rich, buttery flavor.