Garlic butter
Garlic Butter
Garlic Butter (pronunciation: /ˈɡɑːr.lɪk ˈbʌt.ər/) is a popular culinary ingredient made by combining butter with garlic.
Etymology
The term "Garlic Butter" is a combination of the words "garlic" and "butter". "Garlic" comes from the Old English garleac, meaning "spear leek". "Butter" is derived from the Greek boutyron, meaning "cow cheese".
Preparation
Garlic Butter is typically prepared by mincing or crushing garlic and then mixing it into softened butter. The mixture can then be used immediately or refrigerated for later use. Some recipes may also include additional ingredients such as parsley, salt, or lemon juice.
Uses
Garlic Butter is commonly used as a spread for bread, particularly in dishes such as garlic bread or bruschetta. It can also be used as a seasoning for meats, vegetables, and seafood, or as a base for sauces.
Related Terms
- Compound butter: A mixture of butter and supplementary ingredients. Garlic butter is a type of compound butter.
- Garlic oil: An oil infused with the flavor of garlic. It can be used in a similar manner to garlic butter.
- Clarified butter: Butter that has been heated to remove the milk solids and water. It can be used as a base for garlic butter.
Health Benefits
Garlic Butter combines the health benefits of both garlic and butter. Garlic is known for its antibacterial and antiviral properties, while butter is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin D.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Garlic butter
- Wikipedia's article - Garlic butter
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