Spicy Herb Butter Food

FRESH HERB BUTTER

Steps:

• Slice off portions to use on steak, seafood, vegetables, or bread and enjoy.

CRUSHED POTATOES WITH OYSTER BAR BUTTER

Steps:

• Mix butter, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and 1 Tbsp. oil in a large bowl with a rubber spatula until smooth. Gently mix in parsley, chives, dill, and tarragon; season with salt and pepper.
• Place potatoes and bay leaf in a large pot and pour in cold water to cover by 2"; season generously with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain, discard bay leaf, and let potatoes cool slightly. Using the flat side of a chef's knife or the heel of your hand, smash potatoes lightly to flatten.
• Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add half of potatoes and cook in a single layer, turning once, until brown and crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer potatoes to bowl with herb butter. Wipe out skillet, repeat process with remaining 2 Tbsp. oil and remaining potatoes. Toss potatoes in butter until they are all well coated (the warm potatoes should melt the butter).
• Do Ahead
• Herb butter can be made 2 days ahead; cover and chill. Potatoes can be boiled and smashed 1 day ahead; let cool, then cover and chill. Pat dry before frying.

SPICY HERB SEASONING

Steps:

• Crush or grind all the ingredients together. Let stand at least overnight before using. Keep this mixture in an airtight container.

SPICY HERB BUTTER

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers.

HERB BUTTER

Steps:

• Combine the butter, garlic, scallions, dill, parsley, lemon juice, salt and pepper in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat until mixed, but do not whip.

SPICED HERB BUTTER FOR CORN

Steps:

• Blend half the butter with the chili paste and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a mini food processor until smooth.
• Cut a piece of parchment or wax paper about 12 inches long. Mound the butter on the parchment, shaping it into a rough 4 by 1-inch rectangle. Set aside.
• Blend the remaining butter with the cilantro and 1/4 teaspoon salt in the mini food processor until smooth. Mound the cilantro butter lengthwise alongside the chili butter. Fold the parchment over the butter. Holding the bottom parchment down with one hand, press a wooden spoon handle, sharpening steel, or pastry scraper up against the butter, pressing the top paper into the bottom of the butter mound so the paper becomes taut against the butter, shaping it into a tight log. Twist the ends of the paper like a party favor. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
• Slice the butter into pats, unwrap and serve.

INDIAN BUTTER CHICKEN (FROM THE SPICE AND HERB BIBLE)

Steps:

• Mix one half Tabdoori spice blend with yogurt and marinate chicken overnight.
• Next day, grill the chicken while preparing the sauce as follows.
• In a pan, melt butter, add ground cumin and stir fry 30 seconds.
• Add garlic and onion, stir fry for 2-3 minutes.
• Mix together remainder Tandoori spice blend with curry powder, tomato paste, tomato sauce, chutney, ground almonds and garam masala, then add to sauce.
• Simmer a few minutes, then add cooked chicken (you may cut up chicken into smaller pieces, if desired), along with any remaining marinade and pan drippings.
• Add coriander leaves, cream, coconut milk, and add salt to taste.
• Simmer gently and allow to reduce a little.

GRILLED CORN WITH SPICY HERB BUTTER

Steps:

• Mix butter, garlic, basil, cumin, black pepper, and chili powder. Cook ears of corn for two minutes, covered, in boiling water. Remove from heat and let stand for 15 minutes, covered., or brush skewered ears of corn with vegetable oil, place on the edge of the hottest part of the grill, cook slowly for 10 minutes. Place two halves of corn on a serving plate, brush each half with 1/2 tablespoons butter mixture. Serve.