In the world of gourmet cooking, few ingredients boast the legendary status and the ability to transform a simple dish into a culinary masterpiece quite like Café de Paris butter.
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Café de Paris Butter
A compound butter of mysterious origins, yet unmistakable influence, this butter blend has fascinated foodies, home cooks, and gourmet enthusiasts alike. Making Café de Paris butter at home is simpler than one might expect and allows for personalization to suit your taste or dietary needs, including a paleo-friendly version.
Café de Paris butter is as versatile as it is flavorful. While traditionally slathered over a sizzling steak, its uses extend far beyond, complementing everything from roasted vegetables to grilled fish. Imagine the umami-rich butter melting over a hot piece of charred sourdough or mixed into a batch of creamy mashed potatoes - the possibilities are truly endless.
Ingredients
Serves: 20 Prep Time: 10 minutes and 24 hours
- 2 tablespoon homemade ketchup
- 1 teaspoon homemade or Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon chopped capers
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped chives
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped tarragon
- 2 anchovy fillets, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- A pinch of paprika
- 10 tablespoon good quality unsalted butter or Ghee, softened
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
How to Make Café de Paris Butter
Mix together all the ingredients in a bowl except the butter and paprika. Season the mixture with the paprika and some salt and pepper to taste.
Let the mixture stand for 24 hours in a warm place for the flavors to infuse.
After 24 hours, spoon the infused mixture into the softened butter and incorporate well.
Take out a sheet of parchment paper and place the butter mixture in the middle.
Roll the parchment paper over to form a sausage shape with the butter and close up the ends.
Place in the refrigerator until set.
More Dip and Side Recipes
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📖 Recipe
Café de Paris Butter
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon homemade ketchup
- 1 teaspoon homemade or Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon chopped capers
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped chives
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped tarragon
- 2 anchovy fillets finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- A pinch of paprika
- 10 tablespoon good quality unsalted butter or Ghee softened
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Mix together all the ingredients in a bowl except the butter and paprika. Season the mixture with the paprika and some salt and pepper to taste.2 tablespoon homemade ketchup, 1 teaspoon homemade or Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon chopped capers, 1 small onion, 1 teaspoon finely chopped chives, 1 teaspoon finely chopped tarragon, 2 anchovy fillets, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, A pinch of paprika
- Let the mixture stand for 24 hours in a warm place for the flavors to infuse.
- After 24 hours, spoon the infused mixture into the softened butter and incorporate well.10 tablespoon good quality unsalted butter or Ghee
- Take out a sheet of parchment paper and place the butter mixture in the middle.
- Roll the parchment paper over to form a sausage shape with the butter and close up the ends.
- Place in the refrigerator until set.
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