SPICED BUTTER

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Categories     Citrus     Herb     Freeze/Chill     Chill     Gourmet

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Special Equipment
an electric coffee/spice grinder

Steps:

  • Finely grind coriander, cumin, and caraway seeds in grinder, then transfer to a small bowl. Add butter, cilantro, red-pepper flakes, salt, zest, and lemon juice and stir until combined well. Mound butter in center of a sheet of wax paper or plastic wrap. Using sheet as an aid, form into a 3 1/2-inch log. Chill, wrapped in wax paper, until firm, at least 1 hour.

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