Vanilla-Shallot Dipping Butter
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This rich dipping butter has warm vanilla undertones, mellow onion/garlic flavor from the shallot, and a bright acid note from the white wine. Recipe inspired by the New York Times.
Servings
1/2 cup
Servings
1/2 cup
Vanilla-Shallot Dipping Butter
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This rich dipping butter has warm vanilla undertones, mellow onion/garlic flavor from the shallot, and a bright acid note from the white wine. Recipe inspired by the New York Times.
Servings
1/2 cup
Servings
1/2 cup
Ingredients
  • 1 stick butter (8 Tbsp)
  • 1 shallot , minced (about 1/4 cup)
  • 1/3 cup white wine
  • 1/2 vanilla bean , split
  • salt
  • pepper
Servings: cup
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Instructions
  1. Melt a tab or two of butter over medium heat, add shallots and cook.
  2. Once the shallot is soft and translucent, add white wine.
  3. Simmer for several minutes until almost all the liquid evaporates, then whisk in the rest of the butter.
  4. Add the scrapings of half a vanilla pod. A sprinkle of salt and pepper to finish. Straining the butter is optional.