Springtime Splendor – Chive Blossom Compound Butter
Chive blossom butter holds a special place in my heart. Made from the chives flourishing in my garden, it captures the essence of spring with its vibrant green prongs and delicate pinkish-purple blossoms, attracting bees and bumblebees as it infuses dishes with its robust herbaceous-garlicky flavor.
This chive blossom compound butter is my culinary secret weapon, capable of turning ordinary dishes into extraordinary culinary experiences. Whether spread on crusty bread, paired with fish, baked into scones, or used to enhance grilled vegetables and potatoes, it bring a burst of flavor to every bite. Even a simple steak can be transformed into a gourmet masterpiece with the addition of this herb butter.
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Chronicles of chives
Chives, with their delicate onion flavor and vibrant green color, are a staple herb in many gardens. But beyond their culinary uses, chives also offer beautiful blossoms that can be utilized to create a flavorful compound butter.
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Step-by-step: How to Make Chive Compound Butter
Step 1: Preparing the butter
Bring the butter to room temperature until softened.
Step 2: Preparing the chives blossoms
Chive flower Clipping chive blossoms
Thoroughly wash and dry the chive flowers; ensure they are completely dry. Use kitchen scissors to snip off the tiny flower ends and give them a rough chop.
Add the chopped blossoms to the softened butter and combine them thoroughly. Sprinkle with sea salt and fold to combine.
Step 3: Storage
Transfer the compound chive butter into small glass jars. For freezing, distribute it into the ice cube tray compartments and press firmly using a spoon or offset spatula.
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Springtime Splendor – Chive Blossom Compound Butter
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup fresh chive blossoms
- 200 grams unsalted butter room temperature
- Sea salt
Instructions
- Bring the butter to room temperature until softened. Do NOT microwave!
- Thoroughly wash and dry the chives flowers; have them completely dry.
- Use the kitchen scissor, snip off the tiny flower end and give them a rough chop.
- Add the chopped blossoms to softened butter and combine them together.
- Sprinkle the sea salt and fold to combine.
- Scoop in the compound chive butter into the ice cube tray indentations and press them in with spoon or offset spatula.
- Chill or freeze.
