Chive Butter
Can you imagine a world without condiments? I can’t and I won’t! These guys are essential in cooking. They add flavor, enhance the dish and/or complete it. Imagine French fries without ketchup? Nope! What about not adding Dijonnaise to a Caesar Salad dressing? My Baked Salmon with Dill Sauce wouldn’t have that delicious impact without the Dijon mustard. These are “a must” and any home cook/chef can simply not live without them.
Another condiment that I use every day either when I spread it on my croissant or add a square to my pancakes, sauté some vegetables, make a sauce or a roux, bake cupcakes, and so on is butter! Besides the regular ones, there’s also compound butter like Creole, Strawberry, Horseradish, Orange, Basil Lemon, Tomato, Cranberry Butter, Blueberry, Garlic Herb, Apple, Whipped Tarragon, Chipotle, Avocado, and many others including this one… Chive Butter!
It’s super easy to make and requires only 3 ingredients… that’s all! It takes a few minutes to put together, then it’s rolled into a log shape and chilled for 2 hours or until it hardens. I use parchment or wax paper when I roll mine. From there, I transfer it to the fridge and use it within 7 days. It also freezes very well so I transfer the log to a re-sealable freezer plastic bag, pop it in the freezer for up to 4 months.
I find Chive Butter extremely versatile. It has a beautiful mild oniony flavor therefore its use is almost unlimited. Add some when making an omelet or finish your grilled fish with a dab of it. Instead of using Beurre Maître d’Hotel, put a cold slice of this one on top of your warm steak… it’s such a flavorful experience! I like to spread some on my corn on the cob as well as on dinner rolls. It’s a tasty substitute when making sauces and gravies. Add some in your skillet next time you sauté vegetables. Mold it into a heart or star, shape it into a ball or square when having a dinner party… it’s so elegant!
I love making compound butter because it’s extremely easy to make and adds flavor to whatever you use it for. If you’re growing a garden this summer, Chive Butter is certainly a delicious way to use up this incredible herb…
Bon Appétit!
Check out these other great condiment recipes…
– Homemade Tzatziki Sauce
– Homemade Sweet Relish
– Mornay Sauce
– Russian Dressing
– Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
– Bourbon Maple Bacon Jam
– Thai Yellow Curry Paste
– Pomegranate Molasses
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Chive Butter
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature
- 3 tbsp. chives, finely chopped tips & tricks
- 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice tips & tricks
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients; stir until well blended.
- Scoop the mixture onto the center of some parchment or wax paper and gather the sides to compact the butter.
- Fold one side over and form a log, curling your fingers under to tighten it up. Roll it up to the other side and twist the ends tight. To prevent it from opening, fold the ends under.
- Chill until it hardens, about 2 hours.
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