Low FODMAP Japanese Tamari Compound Butter
Rich, umami-forward, and deeply satisfying, this compound butter brings together tamari, toasted sesame oil, fresh ginger, and a splash of rice vinegar for a flavor punch that feels restaurant-worthy with almost zero effort. It makes eight generous servings and comes together in minutes before a quick chill in the fridge firms it into a sliceable log you can keep on hand all week. One of the trickier parts of following a low-FODMAP approach is finding condiments and flavor boosters that don't sneak in high-FODMAP ingredients — this recipe sidesteps that entirely by using tamari instead of soy sauce and calling for only the green tops of scallions, which are the safe part. That small but important swap means you still get that savory, slightly sweet onion note without the digestive worry. A round melted over a hot grilled steak or a bowl of steamed rice is genuinely one of those simple pleasures that feels indulgent rather than restricted. The optional toasted sesame seeds add a subtle crunch and a little extra nuttiness if you want to take it up a notch. Keep a log wrapped in the freezer and you're always one slice away from turning a plain weeknight protein into something that tastes completely intentional.
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8 servings
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 tbsp tamari
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 tbsp scallion green tops, thinly sliced
Ingredient noteThe green parts of scallions are low in FODMAPs. Avoid the white bulb which is higher in FODMAPs.
- ½ tsp rice vinegar
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- ½ tsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the tamari, toasted sesame oil, grated ginger, rice vinegar, salt, and white pepper. Stir until the salt dissolves and the mixture is uniform.
- 2
Beat the softened butter with a stand mixer or hand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 1–2 minutes.
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