Curry-Spiced Buttered Buns

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As Abigail Kirsch knows after catering thousands of weddings, being a newlywed is all about beginning new traditions. One of the most pleasurable of those traditions is entertaining at home. But couples just starting to invite friends, family, and business colleagues for casual or more formal meals need some help in the kitchen, and Abigail Kirsch is here to offer her expert guidance.

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The Bride & Groom's Menu Cookbook

Authors: Abigail Kirsch, Susan M. Greenberg

Date: January 2002

ISBN: 0767906152

Publisher: Broadway

Hardcover

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Curry-Spiced Buttered Buns
Recipe from: The Bride & Groom's Menu Cookbook
by Abigail Kirsch, Susan M. Greenberg
Cookbook Heaven at Recipelink.com

Kitchenware: chef's knife, small saucepan, wooden spoon, pastry brush
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Do-Ahead: The butter can be prepared 3 days in advance, cooled to room temperature, and stored, covered, in the refrigerator.

8 tablespoon (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1 medium clove garlic, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon finely minced ginger
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 hamburger buns

Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in the saucepan over medium heat and saute the onion for 3 minutes, until it is limp and translucent. Add the garlic and continue to saute for 1 minute.
Add the remaining 6 tablespoons butter, the ginger, curry, and salt to the saucepan and blend the ingredients with a wooden spoon. Simmer the butter over medium-low heat for 4 minutes to meld all the seasonings.

Service:
Brush the buns with the butter mixture.
Cook's Tips:
Substitute pita pockets for the hamburger buns.

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