Fresh basil and chives transform simple butter into a vibrant, savory spread packed with garden-fresh flavor. This versatile compound butter is delicious melted over grilled steak, corn, eggs, vegetables, or warm bread. It can also be frozen for easy use whenever you need it.
Ingredients
● 4 cups basil leaves
● ¼ cup basil oil
● 1 bunch of chives, chopped
● 1 tbsp. Ground sea salt
● 1 lb. unsalted butter, softened
Preparation
- Blanch basil in salted water for 10
seconds. Plunge into ice water, drain and
squeeze dry. - Puree basil, basil oil and salt in food
processor. - Add butter, a tablespoon or so at a time
until blended. Transfer to a bowl. - Add chives and salt to taste.
- Spoon onto foil. Enclose and seal ends.
Will freeze for 4 mos.
Tips
Great on eggs, on top of grilled steaks or grilled corn.