Chive Butter (Garlic Chive Butter Recipe)
A simple chive butter with garlic that’s rich, green, and full of flavor. Perfect for bread, potatoes, eggs, fish, or steak. Ready in minutes and keeps well in the fridge.
Equipment
- Small food processor (or hand chopper)
Ingredients
- 200 g butter, softened (room temperature)
- 1 pack fresh chives (a big handful), washed and well dried
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Wash the chives and dry them very well.
- Add the chives to a small food processor and chop until very fine.
- Add the softened butter, salt and grate in the garlic clove.
- Pulse in short bursts until just combined, scraping down as needed. Do not overprocess.
- Taste and adjust salt if needed.
Notes
- Make sure the chives are dry to avoid a watery texture.
- Chop the chives before adding butter for better color and flavor.
- Avoid overblending - the butter can soften too much and lose texture.
- You can finish mixing by hand with a spatula if needed.
Storage
Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.For longer storage, shape into a log, wrap well, and freeze. Slice as needed.