The latest creation of our Free Eating kitchen. Sliceable Cashew Cheese. Mmmmmm! And it melts! So will be great for pizza and casseroles, etc. W likes it. B is not so sure as it's a texture issue for him. I love it. It's rich and zesty as I put a lot of pimentos in, but that's just my taste preferences.
Sliceable Cashew Cheese
2 cups water
3 TBS agar flakes - I used Knox Gelatin
1 cup raw cashews - cheapest at Superstore
2 TB pimentos or 1/2 red bell pepper
1 TB lemon juice
1 TB food yeast flakes - used Nutritional Yeast
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1. Boil together the agar/gelatin & water for 1-2 min. Place in blender with all the remaining ingredients & blend for 1-2 min until very smooth.
2. Pour into containers & chill. Slice when firm.
Hints....can be frozen. The pimento colors the cheese..want white? No pimento. It melts! Great for pizzas, toasted melts, etc.
I've been wondering about the cashew cheese, thanks for testing it for me! lol. Though I don't think the recipes I've seen call for agar, I just might have to try it. Ashton & I are lactose intolerant and he reacts strongly to orange processed cheese. I'll let you know how we like it if I make it.
ReplyDeleteI just posted about a raw apple granola and I was thinking about you guys. I think you might like it and it's super simple.
Have a great week!