Chef John's Nasturtium Butter Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Chef John's Nasturtium Butter Recipe). If the thought of making a flavored butter with flowers from the backyard sounds kind of crazy, think again. Nasturtium petals have an interesting, but very subtle radish flavor that works perfectly in this colorful compound butter.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Chef John's Nasturtium Butter Recipe

Ingredients

½ cup nasturtium flower petals

washed and patted dry

1 pinch salt

¼ cup unsalted butter

at room temperature

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Smash flower petals with a pinch of salt in a mortar and pestle until a paste forms.

Step 2

Stir butter and smashed petals together in a bowl until well-combined.

Step 3

Place butter in the center of a piece of plastic wrap wrap the butter roll into a small log shape and refrigerate until firm at least 30 minutes.

Step 4

To serve slice off a pat of nasturtium butter and let in slowly melt over grilled fish chicken or vegetables.

Nutritional Information

Chef John's Nasturtium Butter Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 53.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.1g

Carbohydrates: 0.5g

Dietary Fiber: 0.2g 1%

Sugars: 0.1g

Fat: 5.8g 9%

Saturated Fat: 3.6g 18%

Cholesterol: 15.3mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 177.3IU 4%

Folate: 0.2mcg

Calcium: 3.5mg

Magnesium: 0.1mg

Potassium: 10mg

Sodium: 20.2mg 1%

Calories From Fat: 51.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.