Whether they're braving the Kingsroad during war, fighting beyond the Wall, or foraging in the last days before the long winter, acorn paste can satisfy travelers' hunger. Even children have no problem preparing this food in a moment of need. This spread goes nicely on biscuits and bread—a luxury in the wild. (A Clash of Kings, Chapter 19—Arya)
Though acorn paste may be unfamiliar to anyone who hasn't needed to forage, other nut butters are commonplace. As an alternative to store-bought peanut butter, make your own almond, walnut, or macadamia butter. To prepare, just heat nuts of your choice in the oven at 400°F for 6-8 minutes or toast them on the stovetop in a dry skillet. A quick run through a food processor with a little oil will finish up the spread.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 6
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
Step 2
2. Coat acorns with 1 tablespoon peanut oil and spread on a cookie sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes. Cool acorns.
Step 3
3. Process the acorns in a food processor on high speed until finely ground. Continue processing until acorns form a thick paste.
Step 4
4. Slowly add remaining peanut oil until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides and adding a little more oil as needed. Serve on Winterfell Black Bread or a bread of your choice.
