Clarified butter (ghee):
On 2012-08-29 01:53:08 +0000, pltrgyst said:
> On 8/28/12 7:37 PM, Kalmia wrote:
>
>> Do you find it beneficial to use clarified butter when called for?
>
> I usually use commercial jars of ghee, rather than clarifying a pound
> of butter at a time, as I used to.
>
> I use ghee almost daily, either straight or mixed with olive oil. It's
> one of the most valuable items within arm's reach of my cooktop.
What do you use it for.
>
> My big twelve things I'm always reaching for:
>
> 1. Salts
> 2. Peppers
> 3. Olive oils
> 4. House spice mix
This is *your* house spice mix? What's in it?
> 5. Ghee
> 6. Sugar
> 7. Chicken stock
> 8. Bacon fat
> 9. Honey
> 10. Balsamic vinegar
> 11. Soy sauce
> 12. Tomato paste
>
> (off the top of my head, not including vegetables like garlic,
> shallots, onion, etc.)
>
> -- Larry
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