Module 2 · Sauces
Compound butters (a small family)
Compound butters (a small family) is a keto sauce with 0.5 g net carbs, 0 g protein and 14 g fat per serving (128 kcal). It serves 9 and takes 1 hour 10 minutes in total.
Flavoured butter rolled in a log: three flavours, five minutes each, and an instant sauce for anything hot.
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Allergens in this Ketogeni recipe: milk. Includes listed optional alternatives; check actual ingredient labels and substitutions.
Yield: 9 servings · Active time: 10 min · Total time: 1 h 10 min
| Per serving | Amount |
|---|---|
| Net carbohydrates | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Energy | 128 kcal |
Nutrition figures are estimates, not medical advice. Check ingredient labels and weigh your own portions, especially when tracking a strict daily carbohydrate limit. How to interpret these estimates.
Ingredients
- 150 g organic unsalted butter, softened (per flavour)
- 2 tbsp organic parsley, finely chopped (herb & garlic)
- 1 tbsp organic chives, chopped
- 1 piece small organic garlic clove, grated
- 1 tsp organic lemon zest
- 1 piece shallot, finely minced (Café de Paris variation)
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
Step-by-step method
- Soften the butter at room temperature for about 1 hour.
- Mix. Beat with a spatula until smooth, then fold in the flavourings of your choice (below).
- Roll. Spoon onto a sheet of baking parchment. Fold the paper over and roll into a log about 3 cm (1¼ in) wide, twisting the ends like a sweet.
- Chill for at least 1 hour until firm.
- Slice into coins and place on hot food just before serving.
Chef’s tips
- If it looks greasy or separated: the butter was too warm. Chill the bowl for 10 minutes and beat again.
- If it is too soft to roll: chill the mixture 15 minutes first.
- Use whole fresh herbs, never dried, for colour and fragrance.
- Slice one coin onto steak, fish, grilled chicken or hot vegetables and let it melt into a sauce at the table.
Variations
- Garlic-chilli: garlic, chilli flakes, lime zest.
- Roquefort or blue cheese butter: for steak.
- Seaweed butter: finely chopped dulse or nori and lemon, for fish.
- Wild garlic or ramsons butter in spring.
Storage
Refrigerated, logs keep 1 week. Frozen, wrapped well, up to 3 months. Slice straight from the freezer. ---
Questions and answers
How many net carbs are in Compound butters (a small family)?
One serving has 0.5 g net carbohydrates, 0 g protein and 14 g fat (128 kcal). The recipe makes 9 servings. These figures are estimates; your own ingredients may differ.
Can I make Compound butters (a small family) ahead, store or freeze it?
Refrigerated, logs keep 1 week. Frozen, wrapped well, up to 3 months. Slice straight from the freezer. ---
Which allergens are in Compound butters (a small family)?
It contains milk, as listed by Ketogeni for this recipe. Always check the labels of the products you use.
Is Compound butters (a small family) vegetarian?
Yes. The recipe contains no meat or fish.
Can I vary Compound butters (a small family)?
Yes. Garlic-chilli: garlic, chilli flakes, lime zest. Roquefort or blue cheese butter: for steak. Seaweed butter: finely chopped dulse or nori and lemon, for fish.