Garlic & Herb Sliceable Cashew Cheese

🥘 Ingredients

• cashews 100 grams
• cashews 100 grams
• garlic 2 cloves
• garlic powder 1 tsp
• nutritional yeast 5 tbsp
• lemon juice 3 tbsp
• maple syrup ¾ tsp
• turmeric ¼ tsp
• salt 1 tsp
• water 5 tbsp
• fresh chives 1 handful
• dried oregano 1 ½ tsp
• water 90 ml
• agar-agar powder 1 ½ tbsp

1. 1

   Start by draining and rinsing cashews . Soak them for 8 hours|12%hours in cold water or for 20 minutes in boiled water, then drain. Place cashews in a high-speed blender along with garlic , garlic powder , nutritional yeast , lemon juice , maple syrup , turmeric , salt , and water . Blend well until a very smooth paste forms. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired, but remember it will be salty until the agar-agar mixture is added. Stir in fresh chives and dried oregano .
2. 2

   In a medium saucepan, add water and agar-agar powder . Bring to a boil, whisking constantly, and boil for 1 minute until it thickens to a cake-batter-like consistency. Turn off the heat.
3. 3

   Pour the hot agar-agar into the cheesy paste and whisk until well combined.
4. 4

   Pour this mixture into greased ramekins and cover. Refrigerate for 2 hours|3%hours or overnight until set.
5. 5

   After 2-3 hours, carefully remove from the ramekins by turning them upside down; if they don’t come out straight away, run a knife around the edge. Sprinkle over some dried oregano and enjoy!