Benihana Garlic Butter Recipe

Have you ever wondered exactly how Benihana makes their famous garlic butter? Today, I’ll break down the exact recipe for Benihana’s famous garlic butter. It’s super simple and you can even make this amazing all-purpose flavor enhancer with only a knife! Let’s do this!

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Benihana Garlic Butter Recipe Document

Recipe

Restaurant Version Ingredients: 

6 sticks (690 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature 

15 cloves garlic, peeled, root end removed 

1/4 cup (60 ml) Kikkoman brand soy sauce 

Directions: 

1. Combine garlic and soy sauce in blender or food processor and blend on high until well combined 

2. Slowly add soy garlic mixture to softened butter until totally incorporated and no liquid remains at bottom of bowl 

3. Store in covered container in refrigerator for 1 week or freeze for up to 6 months 

Home version (smaller amounts) Ingredients: 

3 sticks (345 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature 

6-8 cloves garlic, peeled, root end removed 

2 T (30 ml) Kikkoman brand soy sauce 

Directions: 

1. Puree garlic using garlic press or with a knife 

2. Slowly add soy garlic mixture to softened butter until totally incorporated and no liquid remains at bottom of bowl 

3. Store in covered container in refrigerator for 1 week or freeze for up to 6 months