When I was growing up, margarine was the “in” thing. Luckily, my mother had other ideas. She always used real butter, and in liberal amounts. I have fond memories of noodles with butter and garlic, toasted sourdough bread with butter, and popcorn that was air-popped, with melted butter on top.
I was introduced to Ghee through Pure Indian Foods, via Kelly the Kitchen Kop’s Blog. I entered the giveaway, didn’t win, but took advantage of a special deal to give their Grass-fed Organic Ghee a try.
As a fan of butter to begin with, let me tell you, I LOVE ghee. I cracked open that jar, scooped out a teensy bit, and tasted it. It has a smooth, buttery flavor, almost nutty. The texture is a little more grainy than butter, but I guess that is to be expected without the milk solids.
My first test of the ghee was breakfast. Instead of my beloved bacon grease, I used a dollop of ghee in my skillet. After adding two organic, free range eggs (from a local farm, of course), and a splash of real cream, my breakfast scrambled beautifully in the pan. I loved being able to have the pan at a medium heat without worry that the butter would brown or oxidize. Ghee is definitely an excellent item for healthful frying!
Next came the taste-test on steamed veggies. We like to grill on Sundays when possible, and I usually fix a side of broccoli, cauliflower, or mixed organic vegetables to go with. As soon as the broc was cooked, I slipped some ghee in the bowl and mixed it all around. After all, the vitamins in broccoli are fat-soluble, and what better way to help the body assimilate them? Yum!
I have since managed to incorporate ghee in many little ways. The butter in my freezer will just have to stay there a little longer.
In health,
Jenn
Posted by Kelly the Kitchen Kop on March 24, 2010 at 9:36 pm
Cutest post title EVER! 🙂
Posted by Jenny @ Nourished Kitchen on March 26, 2010 at 3:41 pm
Love it! Ghee is my all-time favorite fat for cooking: it has such a beautiful flavor. Tonight we’re headed to the movies and they even serve grass-fed ghee on their popcorn. I can’t wait.
Posted by Ann Duncan on March 27, 2010 at 11:55 pm
I agree, Kelly!
Used ghee tonight to rub on a leg ‘o lamb after inserting garlic slivers and rubbing with kosher salt and pepper. Should be one fine meal comin up tomorrow!
Love both ghee and butter 🙂
Blessings…
Posted by Denise Therese on March 30, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Wow! That sounds wonderful. What are the ingredients?
Posted by Roxanne on April 3, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Ok, you convinced me. I will have to get myself a jar of Pure Indian Foods Ghee. Mmmmm!