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Tamarind Butter
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We developed this compound butter with Geeta brand tamarind chutney. It's great slathered on bread, and is especially good on Taiwanese flaky scallion pancakes. The butter can be made ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container for up to three days; bring to room temperature before serving.
Ingredients
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6
tablespoons tamarind chutney
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3
tablespoons honey
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1
tablespoon chili-garlic sauce
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2
teaspoons curry powder, toasted
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Kosher salt and ground white pepper
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12
tablespoons (1½ sticks) salted butter, cut into 12 pieces, room temperature
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2
tablespoons lime juice
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2
tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Directions
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01In a small bowl, whisk together the chutney, honey, chili-garlic sauce, curry powder, and ½ teaspoon each salt and white pepper. Set aside.
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02In a medium bowl, mix the butter with a rubber spatula until completely smooth. Add the chutney mixture, stirring until incorporated. Stir in the lime juice, followed by the cilantro, mixing well after each addition. Transfer to a serving bowl.
In the store
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Bee Local Hot Honey
This acid-sharp, bright-hot Bee Local Hot Honey is great drizzled over everything from rich cheese and grilled meats to roasted vegetables.
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White Pepper
They are used broadly in Scandinavian and Southeast Asian cooking, for a warmer, more floral, earthier flavor than black peppercorns.