Clarified Butter in Butter & Margarine(77)

What is the difference between clarified butter and ghee?

Clarified butter is made by heating butter and straining it to remove milk proteins and water. Ghee is made by taking the process one step further and browning the butter, which gives it a nutty flavor. In many recipes, clarified butter and ghee can be used interchangeably.

How do I store clarified butter?

The milk solids in butter make it spoil, and clarifying removes these milk solids. So, clarified butter can be stored at room temperature in a cupboard or pantry for up to six months in an airtight container. If stored in the refrigerator, clarified butter will last for up to one year.

How can I use clarified butter when cooking?

Because clarified butter has a high smoke point, it makes a good option for frying vegetables or meats. Grilled seafood like crab, lobster, and shrimp taste delicious when dipped in warm clarified butter, and you can use it to make hollandaise sauce, curries, risotto, or pasta. For a delicious snack, try adding warm clarified butter to popcorn.