Definition
Butter with the water and milk solids removed, leaving pure butterfat. It has a higher smoke point than regular butter and a cleaner appearance in sauces.
Example Usage
We drizzled warm clarified butter over the lobster meat.
Origin
From Latin 'clarificare,' meaning 'to make clear'
Fun Fact
Clarified butter is what allows traditional French beurre blanc to stay stable at higher temperatures.
Source: Fundamental sauce and cooking technique
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