Description
Jamie Oliver’s Wild Garlic Butter is a simple yet flavorful condiment that enhances any dish with its rich, herby, and slightly garlicky taste. Perfect for spreading on bread, tossing with pasta, or melting over grilled meats and vegetables, this butter is a must-have for spring cooking when wild garlic is in season.
Ingredients
Scale
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- 250g (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
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- 50g (1 cup) wild garlic leaves, finely chopped
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- Zest of 1 lemon
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- 1 teaspoon salt
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- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
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- Wash the wild garlic leaves thoroughly and pat them dry.
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- Finely chop the wild garlic leaves to help them blend well into the butter.
Step 2: Mix the Butter and Garlic
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- In a bowl, mash the softened butter with a fork until smooth.
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- Add the chopped wild garlic, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes if using.
Step 3: Combine and Shape
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- Mix everything thoroughly until the wild garlic is evenly distributed throughout the butter.
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- Spoon the butter onto a piece of parchment paper and shape it into a log.
Step 4: Chill the Butter
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- Wrap the butter log in the parchment paper and twist the ends to secure.
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- Place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour until firm.
Step 5: Use or Store
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- Slice and use as needed, or store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.