Making ghee from unsalted butter is a culinary art.

Making ghee from unsalted butter is one of the straightforward methods to prepare ghee at home. Due to its rich flavor and ample health benefits, ghee is becoming increasingly popular. Traditionally, it is prepared by boiling milk to create yogurt and churning it to separate cultured butter. The cultured butter is simmered further to create ghee. Alternatively, if this process seems too complex, you may use unsalted ghee purchased from the store to prepare ghee. 

Making ghee from unsalted butter: The recipe

To prepare healthy ghee, you would first need high-quality unsalted butter. It is advisable to purchase the butter from one of the reputed brands. Once you have done so, follow these steps to make:

• Start making ghee from unsalted butter by dicing the butter into cubes. This would make the process easier and quicker as the diced cubes would melt easily. 
• Put the diced butter in a saucepan with a heavy bottom. Simmer it at medium heat to melt the butter. Ensure that the entire quantity of butter melts and stir it occasionally if needed. 
• Once the butter has completely melted, simmer it for about another five minutes. Eventually, the butter would begin to boil and foam up. 
• On removing some of the foam, you would find that the butter is still solid yellow rather than the clear liquid you intend to get. Thus, it needs to simmer longer to make ghee. 
• Lower the heat and continue to the liquid. Eventually, its color would change. Instead of an opaque yellow, the butter would become clear. 

• Once the liquid foams up again, it would indicate that it’s starting to turn into ghee. Turn off the flame and wait for the foam to settle down. 
• You will find that the color of the liquid is now a clear golden brown. The milk solids would lie separated at the bottom of the saucepan. 
• Wait for a while to let the ghee cool. Then, strain it into a jar. Your ghee is now ready for consumption. Since you store it at room temperature, the ghee would be safe to consume for two months. 

Thus, making ghee from unsalted butter is rather simple, and you can easily prepare it at home. It does not take much time, and once you have prepared a jar of ghee, you may consume it slowly for a few weeks.  

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How does ghee differ from clarified butter?

It is easy to mistake ghee for clarified butter or vice versa, as they are similar in some respects. For instance, both are free of milk solids, have a high smoke point, and are known for longer shelf life. However, these are two different products and come with particular sharp distinctions:

• Clarified butter is produced while making ghee from unsalted butter midway through the process. To make clarified butter, separate the milk solids as the liquid turns clear and filter it into a jar. However, making ghee would require you to simmer it further. This way, the milk solids caramelize to give ghee its color and flavor. 
• You must cook longer to make ghee; it has a nuttier flavor than clarified butter. Hence, ghee is a good choice for adding flavor to dishes. 
• Clarified butter is devoid of the rich golden-brown color that ghee carries. 
• You are more likely to find ghee than clarified butter while shopping at a store. In many places, individuals have to make clarified butter at home. 
• Ghee and clarified butter also differ in their origins. While ghee originated in India, clarified butter did so in France. 

Is consuming homemade ghee a good choice?

The key benefit of consuming food items prepared at home is that they are usually healthy. While making ghee from unsalted butter, you control its quality. Homemade ghee is also rich in butterfat, the chief component of ghee. 

However, if you are new to it, you may not get the desired flavor or density from homemade ghee as you don’t know about the unsalted butter quality. In that case, you may purchase high-quality ghee from one of the leading brands.

Making Ghee DIY vs. the benefits of buying quality assured grass-fed ghee

Grass-fed ghee, also known as clarified butter made from the milk of grass-fed cows, has earned popularity recently because of its unique health benefits and culinary versatility. Here are five benefits of buying grass-fed ghee:

• Nutrient-rich: Grass-fed ghee is a good source of essential nutrients like fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K, as well as healthy fats like omega-3 fatty acids. It also contains conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), associated with various health benefits, including potential anti-inflammatory and weight management properties.
• High Smoke Point: Ghee offers a high smoke point (around 485°F), making it an outstanding choice for high-heat cooking recipes such as frying and sautéing. Its stability at high temperatures means it won’t break down and produce harmful compounds as readily as other cooking oils.
• Lactose and Casein-Free: Ghee is clarified butter, meaning it has removed milk solids and water. This process removes most of the lactose and casein, making grass-fed ghee suitable for people who are lactose intolerant or have dairy sensitivities. However, individuals with severe dairy allergies should exercise caution.
• Rich Flavor: Grass-fed ghee has a rich, nutty, and slightly caramelized flavor that can enhance the taste of various dishes. It can be used as a cooking fat, a spread, or a flavorful addition to recipes, giving your food a delicious depth of flavor.
• Potential Health Benefits: While more research is needed, some studies suggest that grass-fed dairy products, including ghee, may have possible health benefits. These benefits may include improved heart health, better absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, and reduced inflammation due to its CLA and omega-3 fatty acid content.

 

About Milkio Ghee:

Try Milkio grass-fed ghee, manufactured by Milkio Foods, New Zealand using the finest ingredients, and traditional ghee-making process. Milkio grass-fed ghee is all-purpose and does not contain lactose, casein, or gluten.

The ghee offers an intense nutty feel-good aroma, rich, creamy texture, and versatility, making it a superfood for the kitchen.

Milkio Ghee is a carb, sugar-free product safe for the consumption of lactose intolerants and casein sensitives. It is keto and paleo diet-friendly. 

Milkio ghee offers a high smoke point. It is shelf-stable dairy oil you can store in the kitchen at room temperature for up to 18 months from the manufacturing date. To buy Milkio ghee, please check the Milkio website for product specifications, and/or sales assistance.

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