Many people wonder what is burnt butter? Indeed, it is not very popular in Polish cuisine, unlike, for example, French cuisine. The local chefs know perfectly well that this ingredient has enormous power and can completely change the taste of even the simplest dishes. Interestingly, The French call it a one-ingredient sauce – intense, aromatic, very easy to prepare.
Burnt butter is actually just the result of controlled heating of butter until the proteins and milk sugars begin to caramelize, giving the fat a darker color and the smell of roasted nuts. It’s not without reason that the French call this delicacy browned butter – peanut butter.
If you are curious about this flavor, you can try it too. How to prepare burnt butter step by step?
Start by choosing the right product, because not all butter is the same – some products available in stores leave much to be desired when it comes to quality. Which butter should you choose to prepare burnt butter? First of all, the product should be fresh, so don’t necessarily reach for the half-open cube you have in the fridge. Although it is probably good to eat, it has already been exposed to the odors of other products in the refrigerator, and the taste of burnt butter may be disturbed. A new stick of butter straight from the store is the best choice. Don’t forget that real butter should contain at least 80% milk fat.
Only preparation of burnt butterOnce you have the right, high-quality product, it’s really simple. Follow these simple steps:
1. Prepare a small pot and put the butter into it – preferably fresh, hard, straight from the fridge.
2. Heat over low heat. Do not rush this process, too high a temperature may cause the butter to burn quickly instead of evenly.
3. Wait until the butter starts to foam. This means that the water is starting to evaporate and you are on your way to the desired effect.
4. Watch and stir the butter from time to time with a spatula.
5. Pay attention to the color and smell. If the butter begins to brown and you notice a slightly nutty smell, the butter is ready. You can remove them from the heat.
Roasted butter is unique primarily because of its nutty aromawhich makes it perfect in many versions, both in desserts and in savory dishes.
The French like to use burnt butter as a sauce for various types of pasta and gnochhi. It also works great with vegetables, especially cauliflower or broccoli, as well as with fish and meat.
Without a doubt burnt butter can also be a secret ingredient that skillfully enhances the taste of cakes and other desserts. Mixed with chocolate, it allows you to obtain an incredibly tasty sauce, it also works well as a topping for pancakes or pancakes. Your favorite bread topped with burnt butter will also taste delicious.
Source: guster.pl, Terazgotuje.pl
