SMEN
Moroccan preserved butter. Smen (semneh, beurre ranci) is a Moroccan preserved butter, often made from sheep and goat milk. It has a deep, pungent aroma and distinctive flavor that enhances many of Morocco's savory dishes, especially couscous. It is similar to Asian ghee, and is a flavorful ingredient in Moroccan dishes. Cooking time does not include 1-2 week aging time.
Provided by Alskann
Categories Moroccan
Time 45m
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Wrap the oregano in a small piece of cheesecloth. Tie the sachet with cotton string, and set in the butter.
- Simmer until the butter separates into a clear, golden liquid and a milky sediment, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Carefully pour off the golden liquid (clarified butter), and strain through a piece of clean, fine muslin.
- Discard the milky sediment and oregano sachet.
- Transfer to a hot sterilized glass jar.
- Add the salt and mix until dissolved.
- Cover and let stand in a cool place until the mixture becomes pungent, 1 to 2 weeks.
- Drain any liquid from the jar and refrigerate the butter.
- Use within 6 months.
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[email protected]I'm allergic to one of the ingredients in this recipe. I'll have to find a different recipe.
M Ahmad
[email protected]This recipe is too expensive for me. I'm looking for something more affordable.
Daniel Reott
[email protected]I don't have all of the ingredients for this recipe. I'll have to find a substitute.
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[email protected]This recipe is too complicated for me. I'm looking for something simpler.
Doctor Magezi
[email protected]I'm not a fan of smen, but I'm sure this recipe is delicious for those who like it.
Dorcas Brahms
[email protected]I'm not sure what smen is, but I'm intrigued.
Turki Alkhateeb
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.
Samson Mkwananzi
[email protected]I've never tried smen before, but I'm excited to give it a try.
Sheryl Ketchum
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover bread.
Abdulrahman Khan
[email protected]I love the taste of smen! It's so versatile and can be used in so many different dishes.
Zara qazi
[email protected]The smen was easy to make and added a great flavor to my dishes. I've been using it in everything from soups to stews to roasted vegetables.
Sunita Rousey
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the smen was delicious! I used it to make a tagine with chicken and vegetables, and the flavors were amazing.
Tryston
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The smen added a rich, nutty flavor to the dish that we all loved. I will definitely be making this again.