Made homemade Ghee for the 1st time.

I usually can’t stand the strong scent of ghee but the one I made has a scent like straight up Caramel. So heavenly, I’m ready to make a candle scent out of it 😂

I took 900g butter (2 blocks weighing 454g each) and added it to a large round bottom stainless steel pot. Turned the heat to HIGH and let the butter completely melt. Once its melted, add in 2 Tsp. of Semolina/Sooji (not the fine version) and add it in. Once the butter is bubbling turn the heat to LOW and let it simmer away for 20-30 minutes. Stir occasionally every 10 minutes. Once the milk solids have turned a dark golden, remove from heat and strain through a cheese cloth in a heatproof dish. Cover loosely and let it cool to room temperature. Transfer to a clean jar or food container and enjoy!

In all my 10 years of cooking, Butter and Ghee are the only two things I never made myself as it was always available in stores here in Ontario Canada. However, after the recent inflation the price of ghee has sky rocketed from $8-$10 to freaking $16.99 (regular price for 800g of ghee) and $14.99 (sale price for 800g of ghee) I decided to make it myself. I buy butter when its on sale for $4.99 or $5.49 and this batch cost me only $10 to make 800g. I regret not doing this sooner, my goodness, the homemade version is so superior to store bought.

Also I totally understand if someone doesn’t have the time or energy to make this at home. I also used to buy it from the store as I was dealing with severe health issues. I am 3 week post op from surgery and my health is slowly improving and I have the energy again to start a few from-scratch items at home.

by Pink__Fox