What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butter, 8 oz$0.40/oz typical | 8 oz | $3.20Typical price | |
| Onions, 0.6 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.6 lb | $0.77Typical price | |
| Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price | |
| Fresh ginger, a little$0.40/oz typical | a little | $0.07Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.19 | ||
Swaps
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AfricanVegetarianGluten-freeLow-carbBudgetSide dishes
Typical price
$0.70 per serving$2.79 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 small onions
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp ginger
Steps
- Melt the butter in a 2-quart saucepan over low heat.
- Add the water, onions, garlic, and ginger.
- Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, until the water evaporates and the butter looks clear.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it stand for 5 minutes.
- Remove the onion, garlic, and ginger before using the butter.
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