Benihana Garlic Butter

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Benihana Garlic Butter is THE ingredient that makes all of the dishes at the famous Japanese restaurant chain so delicious (especially their famous Benihana Fried Rice)! The shocking part is how easy it is to make at home - it only requires 3 ingredients that you already have in your pantry!

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian

Servings:

Author: Chris Joe

Equipment

1 Food Processor optional

Ingredients

2 cups unsalted butter 4 sticks
¼ cup light soy sauce
12 cloves garlic grated

Instructions

Place the butter on the counter to come up to room temperature and soften until it is pliable. This can take several hours, so I recommend using a food processor if you are short on time.
In a large bowl, add the light soy sauce then grate in the garlic. Use a whisk to whisk the soy sauce and garlic together to allow the flavors to meld.
If you are using a food processor, add the garlic and soy sauce and pulse until mixed well.
Add the softened butter and fold it into the garlic soy sauce mixture until fully incorporated and evenly spread throughout the butter.
If you are using a food processor, add the butter and slowly blend until fully incorporated with the garlic soy sauce mixture.
Place in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze the butter for up to 3 months.

Notes

Use a high quality unsalted butter – I prefer Tillamook or Kerrygold.
I highly recommend using unsalted butter so you can control the salt content in your Benihana garlic butter. You can always add more salt but you cannot take it away from the butter!
The butter needs to be soft and pliable if you are not using a food processor. (This could take several hours at room temperature.) If you are short on time, I highly recommend using a food processor to blend the ingredients together.
You can grate the garlic or use a small food processor to blend the garlic and soy sauce together before adding it to the softened butter.
Store your Benihana Garlic Butter in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Do not leave it on the counter - since it has fresh, raw garlic mixed into it, it will go bad if it is not stored in the refrigerator. You can freeze the butter for up to 3 months.
Use a clean utensil to scoop out the butter before using - try to avoid cross contamination, to keep the butter as fresh as possible.

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