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Desperate Travelers' Acorn Paste

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)

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6

Ingredients

2

cups unbroken live oak acorns, shells removed

4-5

tablespoons peanut oil or other vegetable oil, divided use

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Preparation

  1. 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.

Reprinted with permission from The Unofficial Game of Thrones Cookbook by Alan Kistler, © 2012 Adams Media, a division of F+W Media, Inc.