Herb butter is a must when barbecuing! But why not try garlic butter too? It's very easy to craft.
Herb butter is simply part of grilling because it gives steaks and vegetables a fantastic aroma. Last but not least, the garlic it contains ensures the delicious taste. So if you like to eat garlic anyway, you should simply use garlic butter instead of herbs. It not only tastes wonderfully aromatic, you can also prepare it yourself quickly and easily with little effort.
The fresh garlic in the butter even has some positive effects on our organism. Garlic, for example, can promote digestion and strengthen the immune system. It also prevents arterial calcification. Instead of herb butter, make garlic butter yourself next time. We have a simple basic recipe for you. You can of course refine this as you wish.
Garlic Butter Basic Recipe
Ingredients:
- regular butter
- Garlic cloves to taste
- S alt
- pepper
- Herbs to taste
Preparation:
» Step 1:
To prepare the garlic butter, you need softened butter. So take the butter out of the fridge well in advance so that it can come to room temperature.
» Step 2:
Once the butter has reached room temperature, it can be easily crushed with a fork. Knead this until you get a smooth mass. Then season the butter with s alt and pepper. The spices need to be evenly incorporated into the butter so that some parts of the butter don't taste much s altier than others.
» Step 3:
Now peel and chop the garlic cloves. Of course, if you have a garlic press, you can use that. Otherwise, simply cut the garlic into fine cubes with a knife.
So that the garlic becomes nice and soft, add a little s alt and mash it with the flat side of a knife. Then mix the mixture into the butter with a fork and spread it evenly.
» Step 4:
If you like fresh herbs, you can also work them in afterwards. It all depends on which herbs you like. Parsley, chives and thyme, for example, taste particularly delicious.
» Step 5:
Once the garlic butter is ready, you can shape it into an attractive shape. For example, you can shape them into a roll and slice them. Or you can use small cookie cutters for shaping. This looks particularly original and appetizing.
Tip: You can also freeze the garlic butter in small portions. So you always have some at hand.