drawn butter (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: ðrɔːn ˈbʌtər
Definition
Butter that has been melted and clarified, often by heating it gently until the water has evaporated and the milk solids have separated and can be removed.
Examples
The lobster was delicious, especially when dipped in the drawn butter.
She served the steamed mussels with a side of drawn butter and lemon wedges.
He prefers drawn butter for his crab legs because it has a richer flavor.
How to Use drawn butter
- drawn butter (collocation)
- Butter that has been melted and clarified. — "The chef prepared a special drawn butter for the lobster."
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