Raw Cashew "Cheeze"

[_Dalida_]

I'm really interested to make this recipe in the near future and was curious how much water to add while blending because that's not really clear in the recipe.. should it be like a yogurt consistency? Thx

[aigroc]

What I meant by "some not all of the water," is to add it slowly, not all at once. It varies, depending on wether you use cashew pieces or whole cashews to soak. When I use pieces, it seems to use less water during processing. This is delicious! It does take practice. But always tastes great! Try using rejuvelac in place of water and culture it in a dark warm place over night or up to 24 hours. It will firm up similar to Au Poivre cheese then and is  >>>divine.

[Ecofem]

  This was very good I added 2 tblspoons of nutritional yeast and more water, 1/4  to be exact. 

[Nadiana]

Absolutely delicious!  And really easy, too.  Yum.  Thanks for the recipe!!

[TigerisH]

Nicely done .. Although about the cashew there is a peculiar cashew called the borma cashew .. Tastiest !

[nonna1028]

This is fantastico... I make it all the time.. Like Ecofem I like a little nutritional yeast.

[pineappleprincess]

Mmmmmmm, this didn't do it for me, but its probably just a matter of personal taste. I thought it needed.......something. Maybe I will try it again and add some Dijon and nooch and some other spices. It was good, but it tasted more like garlic cashew butter to me and less cheesy.

[agaveluv]

 

This was so good! My first foray into raw cheese. I used some original Kuboocha instead of water for more fermentation, and It is so easy to make even my meat eating boyfriend is being slowly converted... oops bad choice of words?.. uh he is of his own free will enjoying these vegan foods. I didn't slap a mind control helmet on him. ha ha.

[mmmorgans]

I like to add a bit of lemon or lime juice to give it a bit of tang, or you can leave it on a warm window sill to ferment slightly ! I don't use garlic in mine and like to use Pink Himalayan Sea Salt.

This recipe makes a great base for raw Spinach dip...you can artichokes too, but they are not raw.

[aigroc]

Hi everyone, I love this recipe, however I wanted to warn everyone. I have been eating cashews all my life. I am now allergic. I bought some whole foods organic raw cashews last Friday. They had a tad of the shell membrane left on them, just a few. I had a strong allergic reaction. I vomited Saturday and have developed bumps on my lips starting Friday. I had noticed these little bumps and tingling before. This time I had a sore throat. I went to the dermatologist and I have developed this most likely due to my bad reaction to poison ivy. SO; if you get these little bumps on your lips, STOP eating cashews until you are sure. It can progress to be more dangerous and would have if I had continued to eat them. So sad! I love this cheeze! Also, if you are newly allergic to cashews, you could now be allergic to brazil nuts! Just some free dermatology advice!!! If I can develop an allergy, ANYONE can!

[zr250ex]

This is fantastic used in place of the ricotta in eggplant "Parmesan"!!!  It's amazing! Thanks for this great and easy recipe. 

[RawDiva]

Thanks for posting the recipe aigroc.  I read the reviews and just finished making 1/2 a batch.  This uncheese is sooo delish, incredibly quick and easy. Had to stop myself from sampling so some would be left.  Like Ecofem, I added nutritional yeast but 1/2 the garlic and squeeze of lemon. Can't wait to taste after the firm up and chill. Yum!

[NewVegieGirl]

I just made this recipe today..... I tasted it before i put it in the fridge for the next 24hrs.....It was ok....my daughter lov'd it....and i added nutrc yeast for the cheese taste..... i guess im looking for a cheesier taste.....any suggestions...also where can i find rejuvelac???

[demiter]

I make this version of cashew cheese all the time. no soaking required. add more nut yeast and cashews to thicken if watery

Vegan Cashew Cheese

Ingredients:

    2/3 cup cashews (raw is best, roasted is still great, and try flavored cashews too)

     1/2 cup water (or slightly more)

     1/4 cup red bell pepper (raw or roasted)

     1/4 small red onion (if you're cooking for a date, or more otherwise!)

     1/4 cup yeast flakes

     2 garlic cloves

     3 tbsp lemon juice

     2 tbsp Bragg's Liquid Aminos (on the health food isle everywhere, or use lite soy sauce)

     1 tbsp sesame oil

     1 tsp sea salt (optional) if the cashews are unsalted

Put everything in a food processor and blend it until it's creamy. If it's too thick, add more water. If it's too watery, add more cashews. It should have a Cream of Wheat-like consistency, or just a bit thicker.