When butter meets greens – how to make vegetables shine

Something magical happens when butter meets certain vegetables: simply steamed or cooked green veggies all of a sudden attain a luxurious richness. No wonder, since butter itself contains more than 230 volatile compounds – these are flavours we can smell. This is why the food industry has numerous synthetic flavours to mimic – but never quite reach – those wonderful butter flavours. Combined with its emollience that lends a rich texture, these flavours turn butter into a magic and transformative ingredient in the cooking of vegetables. Here are three humble veggies that are elevated by just a little butter and salt.