Chili Garlic Lime Compound Butter from Platters and Boards

Reprinted from Platters and Boards by Shelly Westerhausen and Wyatt Worcel with permission by Chronicle Books, 2018. Compound butter is just a fancy way to refer to flavored butters. These can be served soft, right out of the food processor, in a small dish, or rolled in parchment paper and firmed up in the refrigerator before being served by the slice. These butters have a great texture and color that will add depth to any presentation. They go great on fresh vegetables, crackers, or bread slices.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 1/2 Cup Compound Butter

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1  teaspoon  garlic and red chile paste
• 1  teaspoon  fresh lime zest
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons  freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 1 lime)
• 1  dash fine sea salt

Directions

1. Combine the butter, chili garlic paste, lime zest and juice, and salt in a food processor and process until the butter is smooth and the ingredients are completely incorporated, about 20 seconds.
2. Transfer the compound butter to a dish to serve right away or roll it up in parchment paper and store it in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or until firm.
3. Serve within 5 days or store it in the freezer, in an airtight container, for up to 6 weeks.
4. Get the book here:
 https://www.amazon.com/Platters-Boards-Beautiful-Spreads-Occasion/dp/1452164150/.