- 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.
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.
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!)
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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
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!)