Ghee - clarified butter

Yield: 6 Servings

Ingredients:

3 lb Unsalted Butter

Instructions:

Information: Clarified butter. Many Indian cooks use a ghee substitute derived from vegetable oil; this is available from Asian stores. Ghee should keep several months in the 'fridge. Preparation: 1. Heat butter over low heat in a heavy pan. Skim off any floating particles. 2. Maintain the heat just below the simmer for 1 hour. 3. Strain through several layers of cheesecloth.