A couple of “compound butters” to slather on fresh, fantastic, local corn!
Lime-Chive Butter
½ cup (4 oz.) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh chives
2 tsp. fresh lime juice
1 tsp. finely grated lime peel
½ tsp. fine sea salt
¼ tsp. Hungarian sweet paprika
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl. Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover & chill. Bring to room temperature before using.
Garam Masala-Lime Butter
1/4 cup (2 oz.) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 Tbsp. finely chopped green onion or chives
1 Tbsp. cilantro, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. finely grated lime peel
Pinch of sea salt
1/2 – 1 tsp. Garam Masala
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Mix all ingredients in a small bowl. Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover & chill. Bring to room temperature before using.
Helpful link to making your own Garam Masala.
