Curry-Flavored Vegan Cheese
Craft curry-flavored vegan cheese, lactose-free, low-carb, and perfect for appetizers. Ready in under an hour.
Servings 6 portions
Calories 126kcal
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews soaked 6–8 hours and rinsed
- 1 cup water for blending
- 1 tablespoon tapioca starch
- 2 teaspoons agar-agar powder
- 1 teaspoon curry powder or mix of turmeric, cumin, coriander
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tsp nutritional yeast for cheesy flavor
Instructions
- Start by soaking cashews in water with a splash of lemon juice for 6–8 hours. Rinse well.
- Next, blend cashews, 1 cup water, tapioca starch, lemon juice, curry powder, salt, and nutritional yeast (if using) until smooth.
- Then, in a small saucepan, dissolve agar-agar in ¼ cup water over low heat, stirring for 3–5 minutes until thickened.
- Add the cashew blend to the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 5–7 minutes until thick and glossy.
- Pour into a small mold. Refrigerate for 2–3 hours until set. Unmold and slice.
- Present with Healthy Homemade Nachos or fresh fruit.
- Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 5–7 days.
Notes
- Soak Thoroughly: 6-8 hours ensures creamy texture, otherwise, it may be grainy.
- Use Filtered Water: Enhances flavor and reduces impurities, for example, in soaking.
- Stir Agar-Agar Constantly: Prevents clumping, thus, ensuring smooth consistency.
- Chill Fully: 2-3 hours sets the cheese, so, easy to slice or spread.
Nutrition
Serving: 3tbsp | Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 2mg