Oats Free Turmeric Garlic Ghee
Clarified butter gets a serious upgrade here, transformed into a golden, aromatic finishing fat that belongs on just about everything. The slow, patient cooking process draws out the milk solids and water from the butter, leaving behind a pure, nutty liquid that's deeply flavorful on its own — then turmeric, black pepper, and garlic-infused olive oil take it somewhere truly special. That warm, earthy spice combination isn't just beautiful to look at; the black pepper actually helps activate the turmeric, making every drizzle count. Because this recipe is built entirely from butter, spices, and oil, there's nothing here to raise any grain-related concerns — no hidden fillers, no starchy thickeners, just clean, simple ingredients you can verify at a glance. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, stir it into rice, or let it melt over a piece of seared fish for an instant flavor boost. Stored in a glass jar, it keeps beautifully at room temperature for weeks, making it one of the most useful things you can have sitting on your counter.
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16 servings
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Place the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Let it melt completely without stirring, then reduce the heat to low.
- 2
Continue cooking over low heat, undisturbed, for 20–25 minutes, until the milk solids sink to the bottom and turn light golden, the foam on the surface subsides, and the liquid butter is clear and amber-colored. Watch closely in the final few minutes — the solids can darken quickly.
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