Caramelized Spring Onion and Garlic Whipped Butter
Caramelized Spring Onion and Garlic Whipped Butter
Ingredients
For the Caramelized Base
- 14 ounces unsalted butter
- 1 bunch spring onions, white and light green parts chopped, green parts reserved for later
- 4 garlic, cloves, peeled
For Whipping and Finishing
- 1 bunch spring onions, green parts, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt, plus more for garnish
- as needed cold water, for chilling
Instructions
- 1
In a medium-sized pan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the chopped white and light green parts of the spring onions and the peeled garlic cloves. Cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until the spring onions and garlic are golden brown and caramelized, and the butter has turned a rich, golden color. This should take about 15 to 20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min
- 2
Carefully pour the hot, caramelized butter mixture into a heatproof glass bowl. Using an immersion blender, purée the mixture until it is completely smooth. Be cautious as the mixture will be very hot.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Prepare an ice bath by filling a larger metal bowl with cold water. Place the glass bowl containing the puréed butter mixture into the ice bath to begin cooling it down.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Once the butter mixture has cooled slightly (it should still be liquid but not scalding hot), add the finely chopped green parts of the spring onions, chili flakes, freshly ground black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of flaky sea salt. Stir to combine.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Using a hand mixer, vigorously whip the butter mixture while it continues to cool in the ice bath. Continue whipping until the butter transforms into a light, airy, and creamy consistency, resembling whipped butter or a flavored spread. This may take 5 to 10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Transfer the whipped butter to a serving dish. Serve generously onto slices of grilled bread or toast, and garnish with additional flaky sea salt as needed before enjoying.
⏱️ 3 min
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Caramelized Spring Onion and Garlic Whipped Butter
Ingredients
For the Caramelized Base
- 14 ounces unsalted butter
- 1 bunch spring onions, white and light green parts chopped, green parts reserved for later
- 4 garlic, cloves, peeled
For Whipping and Finishing
- 1 bunch spring onions, green parts, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt, plus more for garnish
- as needed cold water, for chilling
Instructions
- 1
In a medium-sized pan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the chopped white and light green parts of the spring onions and the peeled garlic cloves. Cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until the spring onions and garlic are golden brown and caramelized, and the butter has turned a rich, golden color. This should take about 15 to 20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min - 2
Carefully pour the hot, caramelized butter mixture into a heatproof glass bowl. Using an immersion blender, purée the mixture until it is completely smooth. Be cautious as the mixture will be very hot.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Prepare an ice bath by filling a larger metal bowl with cold water. Place the glass bowl containing the puréed butter mixture into the ice bath to begin cooling it down.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Once the butter mixture has cooled slightly (it should still be liquid but not scalding hot), add the finely chopped green parts of the spring onions, chili flakes, freshly ground black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of flaky sea salt. Stir to combine.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Using a hand mixer, vigorously whip the butter mixture while it continues to cool in the ice bath. Continue whipping until the butter transforms into a light, airy, and creamy consistency, resembling whipped butter or a flavored spread. This may take 5 to 10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Transfer the whipped butter to a serving dish. Serve generously onto slices of grilled bread or toast, and garnish with additional flaky sea salt as needed before enjoying.
⏱️ 3 min