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Steve's NutButter
Served with Akhenaten: Dweller in Truth Original recipe from Alton Brown ("cashew butter"): 2 tablespoons honey 1/3 cup walnut oil 10 ounces (approximately 2 cups) roasted cashews 1/2 teaspoon salt Place the honey in a microwave-safe container and heat in the microwave for 15 seconds. Remove from the microwave and add the oil to the container. Place the nuts and salt in the bowl of a food processor and pulse for 5 seconds. Then, while the processor is running, very slowly drizzle in the honey and oil. Process until an emulsion is formed and the mixture is smooth; this will take approximately 45 seconds to 1 minute. If the mixture is too thick and doesn't spread easily, add a little more oil. Yield: Approximately 1 to 1 1/2 cups Steve's variations: I changed the nut mixture to 2/3 cashews, 1/3 almonds and I use slightly less honey than recommended. Batches of roasted, unsalted cashews and almonds are available at your local Trader Joe's or Whole Foods... |