Why It Works
- Combining spicy-tart kimchi with butter creates the world’s simplest sauce for grilled seafood, meat, and vegetables.
A simple compound butter flavored with kimchi. Use it on grilled meat, vegetables, or seafood.
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1 stick unsalted butter (4 ounces; 115g), softened
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1 1/2 ounces (45g) kimchi with liquid, chopped
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Combine butter and kimchi in the bowl of a food processor (see note). Pulse until combined. (It may take a few pulses to fully incorporate the kimchi liquid.) Wrap butter tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for several months.
Special equipment
Food processor (see note)
Notes
Instead of using a food processor, you can incorporate the kimchi and butter using a fork in a bowl.