Black Garlic Recipes

This Black Garlic Compound Butter is a simple yet incredibly luxurious addition to any home cook's repertoire. It heroes the deep, sweet, and umami-rich flavour of caramelised black garlic, perfectly balanced with earthy fresh thyme and a bright pop of lemon zest. Whether you are melting a slice over a perfectly seared steak, slathering it onto warm crusty sourdough, or tossing it through freshly roasted vegetables, this butter packs a serious flavour punch that will elevate any dish.

• Ingredients

  • 250g unsalted butter, warmed to room temperature

  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped

  • Zest of 1 lemon

  • 3 large tablespoons of our black garlic paste

• Method

  • Using a KitchenAid with paddle attachment, whip butter until light, fluffy and pale in colour.

  • Use a spatula to fold through the thyme, lemon zest and black garlic cloves until well incorporated.

  • Season to taste with salt flakes and fold through.

  • Line 2 mini loaf tins with cling wrap and transfer the butter mixture evenly between them.

  • Gently press the butter into the tins to form the ideal shape.

  • Cover and refrigerate until firm.

Then voila you have delicious black garlic butter, that can be used on anything!