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• Start date Start date 20 Jul 2021
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Amateur1

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Joined 17 Jan 2021 Local time 12:35 PM Messages 430 Location London I have this recipe for mushroom and asparagus risotto. How much is a knob of butter in grams? Similarly, how much is a bunch of chives? Mushroom and asparagus risotto Ingredients 1 tbsp oil 1 large brown onion, chopped 1 large garlic clove, crushed 275g/9¾oz risotto rice 100ml/3½fl oz dry white wine 150g/5½oz asparagus spears, stalks sliced into rounds and tips reserved about 800ml/1⅓ pint hot chicken or vegetable stock 350g/12oz mixed button and chestnut mushrooms, sliced 75g/2⅓oz Parmesan, grated 1 bunch chives, snipped large knob of butter salt and freshly ground black pepper

FowlersFreeTime

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Joined 9 Jun 2021 Local time 7:35 AM Messages 1,098 Location Florida Website www.fowlersfreetime.com A knob of butter doesn't really sound like a proper measurement haha but I'd say maybe a tablespoon? And then a "large knob of butter" would probably be a heaping tablespoon?

PabloLerntKochen

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Joined 12 Jan 2021 Local time 1:35 PM Messages 1,657 Location Germany I would say a big table spoon with about 20g and a bunch of chives could be half of one standard package you can find in the grocery store. C

CookieMonster

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Joined 29 Jun 2019 Local time 7:35 AM Messages 994 Location USA/PA 'knob' comes from old cookery - it is not an exactly defined amount. it's 'a lump of butter' opinions abound, none of which are factually accurate. C

caseydog

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Joined 25 Aug 2019 Local time 6:35 AM Messages 17,711 A knob is one of those measurements that is used when accuracy doesn't matter, like a "smidgeon" or a "drizzle." I agree with Pablo -- roughly a well rounded tablespoon. CD A

Amateur1

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Thread starter Joined 17 Jan 2021 Local time 12:35 PM Messages 430 Location London Thanks everyone.

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caseydog said: A knob is one of those measurements that is used when accuracy doesn't matter, like a "smidgeon" or a "drizzle." I agree with Pablo -- roughly a well rounded tablespoon. CD Click to expand...

I agree. I use tablespoons as a measurement for butter or ghee.

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GadgetGuy

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Amateur1 said: I have this recipe for mushroom and asparagus risotto. How much is a knob of butter in grams? Similarly, how much is a bunch of chives? Mushroom and asparagus risotto Ingredients 1 tbsp oil 1 large brown onion, chopped 1 large garlic clove, crushed 275g/9¾oz risotto rice 100ml/3½fl oz dry white wine 150g/5½oz asparagus spears, stalks sliced into rounds and tips reserved about 800ml/1⅓ pint hot chicken or vegetable stock 350g/12oz mixed button and chestnut mushrooms, sliced 75g/2⅓oz Parmesan, grated 1 bunch chives, snipped large knob of butter salt and freshly ground black pepper Click to expand...

Butter here is sold by the pound. Not sure just how much a knob of it is. A

Amateur1

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Thread starter Joined 17 Jan 2021 Local time 12:35 PM Messages 430 Location London I used a tablespoon and it was fine. You must log in or register to reply here. Share: Facebook X Bluesky LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Tumblr WhatsApp Email Share Link

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