FLAVORED BUTTERS FOR CORN

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Add grilled corn on the cob to the menu for your next backyard cookout.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 1/2 pound each herb, chile, and curry butter

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ounce mixed green herbs, such as tarragon, chives, basil, and parsley
Bowl of ice water
1 1/2 pounds unsalted butter, room temperature
Salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons ground chile powders, such as arbol, ancho, or New Mexico
1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder

Steps:

  • Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the herbs; transfer to bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Squeeze excess water from herbs; mince with a sharp knife. Transfer herbs to the bowl of a food processor, add 1/2 pound butter, process until well combined and butter is green; season to taste. Transfer herb butter to plastic wrap, and refrigerate or freeze until needed.
  • Divide the remaining pound of butter between two bowls. Add the chile powders to one bowl. Combine thoroughly with a rubber spatula; season to taste. Transfer to plastic wrap, and refrigerate or freeze until needed. Repeat with curry powder.

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