This has been such a discovery for me....ask me why?!...cause all this while I have never tasted peanut butter! Now, I realise what I have missed all these years! For some reason, I never felt like picking up one of these bottles from the stores...always felt, they may not taste great....why was I so prejudiced against this tasty wonder:-)?
Well, I no more need to regret cause I have learnt how to make it fresh in minutes right in my kitchen and I can make them anytime I need. So inexpensive and healthy with no added preservatives or extra fat! This is super simple and can be made in a few minutes. All you need is unsalted peanuts, a little bit of oil, a pinch of salt and flavoring of your choice...and ofcourse a blender:-)
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts
- 2 tsp oil
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/8 tsp salt
Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: NIL
Preparation:
- If using unroasted peanuts, roast the peanuts in 1/2 tsp oil until the red skin turns dark and you are able to smell the roasted nuts.
- Cool them for a while and de-skin the peanuts by rubbing them on a paper towel or in your palms.
- If you get roasted, peeled and unsalted peanuts, you can skip the above process. Also, you could use the peanuts with the red skin on too. I have made it that way.
- In a blender or processor, add the peanuts, salt, honey and oil and blend it well until smooth.
- If you hold them down in a spoon, it should stick and not fall. This is the right consistency.
- Eat them as it is or as a spread on your bread and refrigerate the remaining in an air tight container.
Foot note:
- The peanuts have to be ground until they turn really smooth. Do not add any water. The peanuts themselves would release a lot of oil while grinding.
- If you need a little crunchy spread, you could stop grinding while it is a little coarse.
Sending the recipe to
Winter Carnival hosted by Radhilka of Tickling Palates
Well, I no more need to regret cause I have learnt how to make it fresh in minutes right in my kitchen and I can make them anytime I need. So inexpensive and healthy with no added preservatives or extra fat! This is super simple and can be made in a few minutes. All you need is unsalted peanuts, a little bit of oil, a pinch of salt and flavoring of your choice...and ofcourse a blender:-)
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts
- 2 tsp oil
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/8 tsp salt
Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: NIL
Preparation:
- If using unroasted peanuts, roast the peanuts in 1/2 tsp oil until the red skin turns dark and you are able to smell the roasted nuts.
- Cool them for a while and de-skin the peanuts by rubbing them on a paper towel or in your palms.
- If you get roasted, peeled and unsalted peanuts, you can skip the above process. Also, you could use the peanuts with the red skin on too. I have made it that way.
- In a blender or processor, add the peanuts, salt, honey and oil and blend it well until smooth.
- If you hold them down in a spoon, it should stick and not fall. This is the right consistency.
- Eat them as it is or as a spread on your bread and refrigerate the remaining in an air tight container.
Foot note:
- The peanuts have to be ground until they turn really smooth. Do not add any water. The peanuts themselves would release a lot of oil while grinding.
- If you need a little crunchy spread, you could stop grinding while it is a little coarse.
Sending the recipe to
Winter Carnival hosted by Radhilka of Tickling Palates
looks gr8 :)
ReplyDeletethx. for sharing ...
Hi!
ReplyDeletePeanut butter made at home!!!!!! That's new to me! looking yummy!
wow!!This is a great idea....I am sure it is delicious...
ReplyDeleteFirst time here & I am your new follower....oops I am the 50th follower!! :)
Amy:-) u r a special person and will remain one:-) Have been waiting to see who joins me as the 50th follower...thanks a bunch...am so glad...u made my day:-)! Yes, this sure is a very yumm thing to make and eat at home than buying from stores!
ReplyDeleteI love nut butters and home made is any time better.
ReplyDeleteHyma this is great! fresh and delicious..can we try almond butter too like this?
ReplyDelete@Ruchika...am sure u can make it with almonds, walnuts or any other nuts u prefer! Let me know if u try any other nuts and how it turned out:-)
ReplyDeleteI consider making these core ingredients at home a very thrilling n rewarding experience n you have done a wonderful job here :)
ReplyDeleteUSMasala
homemade peanut butter, interesting n u have done it well...thanks for sharing!!
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