![]() ![]() Add a pinch of red chilli powder to make it spicier.For best results, it’s recommended that you use ACV.Taste and add more ACV and salt as required. Blend on high for a few seconds until smooth. Once the “cheese” mixture has cooled down to room temperate, transfer it to a mixer jar and add 1 tablespoon ACV, salt to taste, pepper powder, and Italian seasoning (optional).The “raw” smell of corn flour should be gone. Cook the mixture on low-medium heat for 8-10 minutes stirring frequently until it becomes thick and bubbly.Add another cup of water and blend again. Blend the soaked cashews, garlic, corn flour, mustard paste, nutritional yeast extract, and turmeric powder with 1 cup of water into a smooth paste.1-2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (ACV)/lemon juice (adjust according to taste).1 heaped tablespoon nutritional yeast extract*.2 slightly heaped tablespoon corn flour.You can also blend it up with a little warm plant-based milk and adjust the seasoning to use as a dip or make a cheese sauce for baked/grilled veggies or pasta. I generally spread it on pizza bases, use in grilled sandwiches, or spread on stuffed paranthe. ![]() It’s smooth, creamy, savory, and so easy to make! Yayy □ Thanks, sweetheart, for kindling in me a love for vegan cooking!įrom what I remember, this cashew cheese spread has a texture and flavor that kinda reminds me of the “garlic” and “pepper” variants of Amul cheese spread. After a few trials (and some “errors”), this recipe happened which finally earned my “picky eater” friend’s vote of approval: “Tum aaj kal achcha cheese bana leti ho!” I started experimenting with cashew cheese recipes so that they could have an alternative. However, my best friend, who once *loved* cheesy pizzas and pasta, definitely did. It really is that simple! Let me know if you made it and how it turned out in the comments below.I was never a “cheese person” so I never missed it after going vegan. Blend for another 30 seconds with adjusted ingredients.Taste the cheese and add condiments to taste.Add more water for a creamier consistency. Open up the blender and use a spatula to check the consistency.Place all ingredients in a high-powered blender and pulse for about 30 seconds.Drain and rinse soaked cashews (Or simply put un soaked cashews in your blender).¼ Cup of water (More for a creamier consistency) ¼ Teaspoon of garlic salt (Add a clove of fresh garlic for extra spiciness) *Note that high speed blenders are the best tools to use to achieve creaminess.ġ Cup of Raw Cashews soaked overnight (Fine to use non-soaked cashews in a pinch) The consistency was creamy and buttery in minutes. ![]() I’ve done this before and used my Kuvings Power Blender to grind them up. Wait at least 2 hours or simply do it the night before and TADA! It really is that simple! If you are in a pinch, you can simply use raw unsalted cashews. All you have to do is get raw, unsalted cashews, put them in a container and fill the container up with water. When cashes are soaked, the enzymes are neutralized so our bodies digest them better. This will make them soft and the creamy consistency be easily achievable. If you have time, it’s best to soak the cashews. It will instantly make any bland recipe delicious and nutritious, which makes it easy to continue eating healthy. You can use the cheese to make all kinds of recipes for pizza, pasta sauce, dressings and dips. Since cashews are high in protein and healthy fat, cashew cheese will help you stay full longer and reduce cravings. Unlike animal cheese, it does not have saturated fats which increase cholesterol and your risk of heart disease and stroke. It has more vitamins and minerals than dairy. It’s also extremely easy to whip up so there’s no need to buy it at the store.Īside from being super delicious, plant-based cashew cheese is rich with Vitamin B, Calcium, Protein and Fiber. ![]() Nut cheese, when made with plant-based ingredients, is not only delicious, but healthier than its casein counterpart. Most are loaded with unhealthy preservatives and ingredients that I cannot even pronounce. There are tons of dairy free options at grocery stores. Contrary to popular belief, being Plant Based or Vegan doesn’t mean that you miss out on all the cheesy recipes that non-vegans eat. ![]()
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