Actress Moon Jeong-hee revealed how she uses homemade ghee butter in her coffee.
Recently, Moon Jeong-hee appeared on KBS 2TV ‘Newly Released Restaurant’ to introduce her own healthy recipe. In the video, Moon Jeong-hee sat on the sofa with a cup of coffee, enjoying her own leisure time. Notably, the coffee she was drinking contained homemade ghee butter.
Moon Jeong-hee said, “Ghee butter is not greasy at all and is a magical ingredient that upgrades the taste of dishes,” adding, “You can make ghee butter yourself with just a block of unsalted butter.” Let’s learn more about ghee butter and the coffee made with it.
What is Ghee Butter?
The ghee butter that Moon Jeong-hee enjoys is made by boiling unsalted butter to evaporate the water and refine it. It is characterized by being richer than regular butter. Ghee butter, which originated in India, is widely known to suit the taste of Koreans as well. It can be enjoyed by those who are lactose intolerant. Ghee butter contains less casein and galactose, making it suitable for people with lactose intolerance.
Ghee butter is also rich in unsaturated fatty acids. With high levels of linoleic acid and DHA, ghee butter can help improve blood cholesterol levels. The butyric acid in ghee butter increases beneficial bacteria in the gut while inhibiting harmful bacteria, which is beneficial for gut health.
Avoid Excessive Intake
Ghee butter can be harmoniously consumed in coffee, just like Moon Jeong-hee does. This way of consuming it is commonly known as ‘Bulletproof Coffee.’ Adding ghee butter to coffee can increase satiety and help control food intake. Drinking ghee butter coffee in the morning when carbohydrates are low can allow fat to be used as the main energy source, helping you to have an energetic day. Besides coffee, you can also consume it by taking a spoonful of butter or pairing it with bread.
However, due to its fatty nature, ghee butter is high in calories. In fact, ghee butter is about 99% pure fat. It contains approximately 900 kcal per 100g, so consuming it indiscriminately can lead to weight gain and health issues. Excessive intake of saturated fat can cause obesity. It is advisable to consume 15-30g per day. It is also important to regularly include fruits and vegetables in your diet.
