Peanut butter is also a nutritious snack choice. It contains a healthy dose of protein at 22.5 grams per 3.5 ounce serving as well as folate, magnesium, vitamins E, B3, and B6, states Healthline. It also contains biotin, which has been shown to promote hair growth and healthier nails (via WebMD). What we're saying is, peanut butter is basically the perfect afternoon treat.
If you open your jar of peanut butter and find that it has thickened, think twice before you toss it in the trash — there may be an easy way to save it.
If you find that your peanut butter is a little harder to spread than you would like, fortunately there is an easy way to thin it back out. The National Peanut Board suggests adding a little water for some extra moisture. Add the water slowly and be sure not to overdo it — too much water can make the peanut butter runny.
Another option is to heat peanut butter up in order to liquify the fat content. When heating it up, there are two popular methods: the microwave or the stove. If you opt to microwave your peanut butter, you will want to start in small increments, states Richard's Pantry. Try starting with ten to fifteen seconds, stir, and then repeat until you've reach the desired texture and density. If you use your stove, Richard's Pantry suggests heating the desired amount of peanut butter in a small saucepan over low heat until it reaches the ideal consistency.
So the next time you open a jar and find that your peanut butter has thickened up, use these tricks to thin it out and enjoy that smooth spread.
When using peanut butter only, the key is heat. Peanut butter is naturally high in fat, but that fat is nearly solid at room temperature. In order to soften it up, you need some heat. In my case, I heated two tablespoons in a heat-proof bowl and then stirred like crazy.
If the sauce is too thick, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency. Use as a dipping sauce for spring rolls or on peanut noodles.
The National Peanut Board suggests adding a little water for some extra moisture. Add the water slowly and be sure not to overdo it — too much water can make the peanut butter runny. Another option is to heat peanut butter up in order to liquify the fat content.
Scoop peanut butter into the blender or food processor.
Add two tablespoons of water per tablespoon of peanut butter. For a creamier consistency, you can use milk in place of water. If you're making a savory sauce, you can use the other ingredients, like soy sauce, for example, in place of water.
A knife will do the trick if you want to avoid buying an extra tool. It works just as well as long as you stir vigorously for at least a minute and a half. Either way, keeping your natural peanut butter in the fridge will help keep the oil incorporated after stirring.
4. Or heat it up. If your nut butter is in a glass jar, some suggest adding a few drops of water to the jar and placing the jar in a pan of warm water on the stove, just until it gets loosened up a bit. That's a good tip.
Natural peanut butter does not contain hydrogenated oils and other stabilizers like the other peanut butters on the market. So the oil and the peanuts will separate and also can make it thinner. This might be the 'watery' part that you mentioned. This does not mean the peanut butter is bad or can not be consumed.
Combine 2 tablespoons flour with every 1/4 cup cold water and whisk until smooth. Add the mixture to your sauce over medium heat, and continue to stir and cook until you've reached your desired consistency.
Peanut butter usually hardens when kept inside the fridge. To soften it, keep it at room temperature for sometime. If it still doesn't softens, stir it using a spatula or butter knife.
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