Seaweed Butter

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Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1 tablespoon flaked dried kelp (or dulse)
  • 1 teaspoon Pernod (o rother anise-flavored liquor)
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground pepper-allspice

Instructions
 

  • Combine the butter, kelp, and Pernod in a bowl and season with salt and pepper-allspice. Whisk vigorously until thoroughly combined. Shape the butter into a log, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and freeze until ready to use.

Notes

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