Drawn Butter (Noun)
Meaning
Butter made clear by heating and removing the sediment of milk solids.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- Drawn butter is often served with steamed seafood, such as lobster or mussels, to add richness and flavor.
- She clarified the butter by heating it and straining it to remove the milk solids, resulting in a delicious drawn butter sauce.
- The chef made a compound butter by mixing softened drawn butter with herbs and spices to serve with the roasted vegetables.
- To make the beurre blanc sauce, he started by making drawn butter and then whisking in a reduction of white wine and shallots.
- The restaurant served a side of drawn butter with the steamed asparagus, which added a creamy and indulgent touch to the dish.