Chile Butter

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Chile Butter

 

Recipe By : Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone, Deborah Madison, page 52

Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Sauces And Marinades Vce:Sauces & Condiments

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 large jalapeño or 2 serrano chiles

OR 1 New Mexican long green chile -- roasted

1 lime -- finely chopped zest

1/4 pound butter

1 teaspoon lime juice -- or more to taste

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

1 scallion

including an inch of the green -- thinly sliced

Few pinches salt

1/4 teaspoon ground coriander

 

MAKES 1/2 CUP

 

This spicy butter goes particularly well with sweet vegetables, such as

carrots, beets, sweet potatoes, and corn.

 

Mince the chiles with the lime zest, then beat into the butter and add the

remaining ingredients. Roll into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and

refrigerate until needed.

 

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