What Is Vegetable Ghee?
Vegetable ghee serves as a substitute for traditional ghee, an important ingredient in many Indian dishes. This product is sometimes known as vanaspati or clarified butter. Does this Spark an idea?
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Traditional Ghee
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Traditional ghee is a creamy spread produced by boiling butter until the liquids and solids have separated. The liquid is then separated from the solid and packaged as ghee.
Ingredients
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Vegetable ghee is a vegetarian alternative to this product. It is made up almost entirely of hardened vegetable oil and is free from any milk products.
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Uses
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It is ideal for various forms of cooking, such as baking, sautéing and deep frying. It is also used as a spread on bread or vegetables.
Texture and Appearance
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Both traditional ghee and vegetable ghee have a texture and appearance similar to lard. However, neither of these items contains animal fat.
Flavor
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Despite its resemblance to lard, vegetable ghee is cholesterol-free. It has a buttery, nutty taste that is somewhat milder than that of traditional ghee.
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