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Harissa Compound Butter

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Compound butter is a great way to get flavor into a roast chicken. Here's a North African-inspired version

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
3 tablespoons harissa paste
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Preparation

  1. ingredient info

    Step 1

    Harissa paste, a spicy North African red chile paste, is available at Middle Eastern markets and some specialty foods stores, and online.

  2. Instructions

    Step 2

    Process all ingredients in a food processor until smooth.

    Step 3

    DO AHEAD: Butter can be made 5 days ahead. Wrap tightly and chill, or freeze up to 1 month.

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