Peanut butter on bread
Tahini paste and both are nut-based substances used in a variety of dishes. Tahini is sesame-based, while peanut butter is made from dry-roasted, ground peanuts. Both are popular sandwich spreads.
Tahini Uses
Tahini paste is used in hummus and other Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes. Hummus is a popular spread made with garlic, mashed chickpeas, tahini and lemon juice. It commonly is used as a dip for pita bread. It also is used in halva, a traditional Mediterranean confection containing honey and fruits or vegetables.
Peanut Butter
Peanut butter as we know it first was patented by Dr. John Harvey Kellogg near the turn of the 20th century but was a long time in the making. According to peanutbutterlovers.com, peanuts were ground in Africa for stews in the 15th century, and Civil War soldiers used to eat "peanut porridge" None of what was developed was much like the jars we're used to today.
Flavors
Both tahini and peanut butter are high in protein. Tahini has a milder flavor than commercial peanut butter and has a thinner consistency; however its flavor does resemble that of raw peanut butter.
Substitutions
It is possible to substitute three parts of creamy peanut butter plus one part sesame oil when making hummus.
Storage of Tahini and Peanut Butter
Neither tahini nor peanut butter require refrigeration and can be stored for long periods of time in cool, dry places. Should the oil separate from either, simply stir them to reconstitute the pastes.
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