Sunday 5 May 2019

Vegan Garlic & Herbs Cheese


Making a vegan cheese has never been so easy. This garlic and herbs cheese is delicious, dairy free and has no added oil. Is made of cashew nuts, agar agar powder, nutritional yeast and spices. Serve on bagels, chips, crackers or celery. Enjoy! 
                                                                                                                                                               


















Ingredients:
  • 60g cashew nuts
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1½ tsp cornflour
  • ½ of 1 garlic clove
  • 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice or cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 cup water, divided
  • 1½ tsp agar agar powder
  • oil to brush the ramekin
Method:

Soak the cashew nuts  1 hour in hot water.

Drain the cashew nuts and place them in a blender along with the basil, oregano, garlic, salt, cornflour, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, maple syrup and ½ cup water. Process for 2-3 minute and set aside.

In a saucepan combine ½ cup water and agar agar powder. Add the cashew nut mixture and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

Pour into the lightly oiled ramekin and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Remove by turning upside down onto a board.



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