Peanut butter and almond butter are made by grinding peanuts or almonds into a naturally rich, smooth paste. Roasting develops more toasted notes, while the texture may be perfectly smooth or retain small crunchy pieces.
They can simply be spread on bread, but can also be added to porridge, yoghurt, cake mixtures or dessert creams.
In savoury cooking, peanut butter can be used to prepare thick sauces for noodles, vegetables, tofu or meat. It can be loosened with a little hot water, then seasoned with soy sauce, rice vinegar or chilli. Almond butter has a milder flavour and can easily be incorporated into cakes, sauces and plant-based preparations.
A layer of oil may naturally rise to the surface when the product contains no emulsifier. Simply stir the jar thoroughly. For different flavours, sesame pastes offer a more pronounced taste, while rice and cereal syrups can be used to sweeten these butters according to the recipe. Coconut milk can also be used to loosen them and create a smoother, creamier sauce.
