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[standardUser]

Neither do many major cuisines, like Mediterranean, Mexican, Thai, Japanese and Chinese.

Is butter really the problem here? Because to me it sounds like the problem is habitual over-eating.

[throwaway2037 → standardUser]

Risotto in Italian cooking definitely uses buttoer. But, I already know what your reply will be: "Oh, that's Northern Italian cooking -- it doesn't count." Most normie readers don't care about that distinction.

Japanese izakayas frequently sell grilled items wrapped in foil that is swimming in butter. Again, I assume you will reply: "Oh, but that's not traditional Japanese cooking -- it doesn't count." Again, most normie readers don't care about that distinction.

[xanderlewis → throwaway2037]

Miso and butter is also a common combination even in home cooking these days.

[Klonoar → standardUser]

Japanese cuisine absolutely does use butter, just not nearly as much as other cultures.