What Is Organic Ghee Used For? The Complete Beginner’s Guide

If you’ve noticed friends or family cooking with organic ghee over the Christmas holidays, or even been lucky enough to have been given a jar as a gift, and are wondering how you can use it, we are here to help! Ghee has been a staple of Indian dishes for centuries due to its rich flavour and nutritional value. Here are the answers to your questions.

What is the difference between regular butter and ghee?

Ghee is a form of clarified butter that has been simmered to remove the milk solids and water content to leave behind pure butterfat. This concentrates the nutritional value and also gives the product a subtle aromatic and nutty flavour that enhances dishes. The clarifying process also gives ghee a high smoke point and a long shelf life. 

How do you use ghee in cooking?

Ghee can be used instead of cooking oil or butter for frying, roasting, or sauteing. It can withstand very high temperatures without breaking down, so it’s ideal for frying at high heat and roasting meat and vegetables. It can also be used as a substitute for butter, for spreading on toast, in baking recipes for cakes or pastries, or to add to sauces.

You can also use ghee as a seasoning to drizzle over vegetables or add to tea and coffee. It has a slightly sweet caramel taste with nutty overtones, adding a delicious extra dimension of flavour to your favourite dishes. 

Does ghee have any health benefits?

Organic ghee comprises saturated fats and monounsaturated fats, which contain omega-3 fatty acids, an essential part of a healthy diet in regulated amounts. It’s also rich in fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E, and K, which are vital for a healthy immune system, strong bones, and well-nourished skin and hair.