Golden Turmeric Cream Sauce

A savory, sauce version of 'Golden Milk'. Turmeric adds not just a beautiful yellow hue but an earthy, slightly astringent flavor that pairs wonderfully with sweet cream. Butter and black pepper are key: curcumin (the active compound) absorbs best in their presence.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 210 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Small Skillet
  • Grater
  • Whisk

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Grate garlic, chop parsley.

Tip: Prep ahead.
2

Melt butter. Bloom garlic and turmeric for 30 seconds.

Tip: Turmeric must be fried in fat to open its flavor and remove 'dustiness'.
3

Pour in cream, whisk to combine into a yellow base.

Tip: You'll get a beautiful sun-yellow color.
4

Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 mins.

Tip: Piperine in pepper aids turmeric absorption.
5

Remove from heat, stir in parsley.

Tip: Green on yellow looks striking.

Recipe FAQ

It stained my wooden spoon.
Yes, turmeric is a potent dye. Use metal tools or accept your yellow spoon.
It's bitter.
Too much turmeric. Less is more; the color is stronger than the flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 tsp Ground Turmeric
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley
  • 2 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper (mandatory!)