I think i undercooked my ghee - can I reboil it?
I made ghee for the first time on my gas stove. I followed several recipes, but I guess I got shy about how long it was taking. I definitely didn't get any brown bits at the bottom, although it did cook for at least 15 min on high heat.
Can I, and should I reboil?
Best Answer
I don't think there is any downside to heating it again. Note that the brown bits come from milk solids so if you've already removed those (e.g., scraped them off), then you're just stuck with clarified butter.
Also, for the next time you try this: the way its boiling changes as it runs out of water—and that's when the bits will start to brown. It's aroma will also change. You'd probably also see the temperature rise above 212°F/100°C if you had a candy thermometer in the pot (not sure, haven't tested as its not required). Those are the primary indicators of doneness, not how long its been cooking for.
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What happens if we reheat ghee?
Once the ghee is heated beyond its smoke point, it oxidizes and its fats begin to decompose, forming toxic compounds.How do you fix overcooked ghee?
There is not much one can do with burnt ghee, except use with other fats to mask its burnt flavor. However, to prevent this in future, a good remedy is to add a teaspoon of stirred yoghurt, which absorbs the excess heat in the ghee (when cooking). Frying spices in an almost burnt ghee is not advisable.How do I reheat ghee?
Ghee is an easily spooned semisolid at room temperature but, to maintain freshness, I keep it in the refrigerator, heating it in the microwave briefly to soften.How do you fix ghee?
you could make an experiment, once you have made fresh ghee. Take small part of it, and heat it up one more time, than wait until it's cooled down. It becomes white and looses taste and flavor.Health Benefits of Ghee - Dr. Berg
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