Ancient Wisdom in a Jar: Why Ghee is the Ultimate Stable Cooking Fat
GHEE: THE ANCIENT SUPERFOOD FOR MODERN WELLNESS
Ghee's stability under high heat makes it one of the best fats to include in your diet. Unlike many other oils that oxidize and become harmful when exposed to heat, ghee’s primarily saturated fat content allows it to withstand high temperatures without breaking down. This makes it not only ideal for cooking but also a great addition to a diet focused on health and performance.
Moreover, ghee’s unique fatty acid profile, which includes butyric acid, has been associated with various health benefits, including the potential to combat intestinal diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome.
However, as ghee gains popularity, many inferior products have flooded the market, often lacking the quality and health benefits of traditionally made ghee. That's why I advocate for making your own ghee at home—you control the quality and ensure that you're getting all the health benefits.
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE: MAKING HIGH-QUALITY GHEE AT HOME
As we have just covered ghee provides some incredible benefits for our body provided it is prepared correctly. Here is the recipe I use at home, which I also share with my clients.
Ingredients
3 sticks of grass-fed butter
Method
Prep the Butter: Chop the butter into small pieces and add it to a pan. Begin melting the butter over low heat.
Begin the Boil: Once the butter is fully melted, increase the heat to medium/high until it reaches a rolling boil.
Simmer: After the boil starts, reduce the heat back to low. This phase allows the water in the butter to evaporate, which is essential for the ghee-making process.
Watch for Color Change: As the water evaporates, the ghee will begin to darken slightly, marking the transition to phase 2.
Check for Readiness: In the final phase, the ghee will turn a deep golden colour, and the milk solids will caramelize and settle at the bottom of the pan. This is your cue to prepare for straining.
Strain the Ghee: Carefully pour the ghee through a muslin cloth-lined sieve into a container. This step ensures that the milk solids are removed, leaving you with pure ghee.
Store: Once strained, transfer the ghee into a glass jar and allow it to cool. After it cools, you can store it in a dark place or refrigerate it to maintain its quality.
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WRAPPING IT UP
Ghee’s exceptional stability and health benefits make it a superior cooking fat, ideal not only for enhancing the flavour of your dishes but also for supporting your health. While ghee is rich in calories and should be consumed mindfully, especially if you're aiming for specific physique goals like weight loss, it remains a valuable addition to a balanced, performance-oriented diet. So, give this recipe a try and enjoy the benefits of high-quality, homemade ghee!
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