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Bobotie Flavored Butter (Compound Butter)
A delicious and aromatic compound butter infused with the warm spices and herbs of South African Bobotie. Perfect for spreading on bread, tossing with vegetables, or basting grilled meats.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Total Time
10 minutes
Calories
815 kcal
Difficulty
Easy
Equipment
2 items
Cost
£0.67/serving
Ingredients
Servings
8
1cupUnsalted Butter(Softened to room temperature)
£2.50
1teaspoonGround Turmeric
£0.05
1teaspoonGround Coriander
£0.03
0.5teaspoonCurry Powder(Mild or medium strength)
£0.02
0.5teaspoonDried Thyme
£0.03
0.3teaspoonDried Rosemary(Crushed)
£0.02
0.3teaspoonGarlic powder
£0.02
0.3teaspoonChili flakes(Optional, for a touch of heat)
£0.03
0.3teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)
£2.50
1tablespoonFresh Mint(Finely chopped)
£0.20
Total Cost
£5.40
£0.67 per serving
Instructions
- 1.In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, turmeric, ground coriander, curry powder, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, chili flakes (if using), and salt.
- 2.Add the chopped fresh mint to the butter mixture.
- 3.Use a fork or spatula to thoroughly mix all the ingredients until well combined and the spices are evenly distributed throughout the butter.
- 4.Place the butter on a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Shape it into a log or block.
- 5.Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, refrigerate overnight.
- 6.Slice and serve on bread, vegetables, or grilled meats.
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition per serving (36g)
815 kcal / 3410 kJ
Carbs
4g
2% of RDA
Fat
91g
130% of RDA
Protein
5g
10% of RDA
Detailed Breakdown
Fibre
2 g
7% of RDA
Sugar
1 g
1% of RDA
Sodium
735 mg
32% of RDA
Saturated Fat
58 g
290% of RDA
Chef's Tips
For a smoother texture, you can use a food processor to combine the ingredients.
Adjust the amount of spices to your preference.
Store the butter in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to a month.
Bring the butter to room temperature slightly before serving for easier spreading.
Cooking Equipment
Mixing bowl
Fork or spatula
Wine Pairings
No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.
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