Bodrum Smooth Spreadable Pure Pistachio Paste Jar 200g

Bodrum Spreadable Pistachio Paste comes in a 200 g glass jar with a silver lid and a green label. The front of the jar states that the paste contains 50% pure pistachio and carries three further claims: vegan, gluten free and no palm oil. The rest of the recipe is not given on the front label, so check the ingredients panel on the jar before buying, especially if you are shopping for someone with a food allergy.

It is a very flexible ingredient in a Turkish-inspired kitchen. Spread it on warm simit, toast or crepes for breakfast, swirl it into yoghurt or rice pudding, or use it as a filling for biscuits, cakes and pastries. It also pairs well with the flavours of baklava and lokum, works as a topping for ice cream or pancakes, and can be loosened with a little warm milk or cream to make a quick dessert sauce.

Store the jar closed in a cool, dry place, following the instructions on the label, and use a clean spoon each time. Natural oil separation can occur in nut spreads, and a gentle stir brings it back together.