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Vegan Nut / Seed Cheese - Fermented

20/5/2015

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Raw, Vegan, Gluten Free, Fermented, Sugar Free
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This works as a yummy spread, a dip, a sauce, however you want to use it.  It is easy to make, and flexible to flavor.
The fermentation gives it a special tang, plus probiotic goodness.  You can make it without the water kefir grains, and it will still be yummy, just not fermented

Ingredients
  • 2 Cups of nuts or seeds (soaked at least 8 hours)
  • 4 Tablespoons of water kefir grains
  • Filtered water (enough to blend everything smoothly)

Directions
  • Blend in a high power blender (Like a Vitamix - see more here)
  • Strain through a nut milk / Chinese soup bag
  • Place the nut milk / Chinese soup bag in a strainer, and place the strainer in a bowl
  • Put a weight on top and let is strain and ferment on the counter for 24 hours 

  • At this point can flavor and use as a dip or spread
  • Alternatively, put in a cheese mold and let dry for days in a low temperature dehydrator (less than 115  F).  You can then let it ‘age’ and get a harder ‘cheese’ to be used like a Parmesan. 

Flavor ideas
Cheesy - nutritional yeast, onion powder, salt, pepper, herbs
Spicy - nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper
Herby - Fresh or dried herbs of your choice, salt
Fruity - Dried apricots

Hints
Try mixing your nuts or seeds!  
Macadamia and cashews
Sunflower and sesame


1 Comment
Anca
8/9/2015 06:30:53 am

Hi! I've accidentaly found you when I was trying to find a place to buy some water kefir grain! And I am pleased to find somebody trying to feed her kids in a way I am trying to do. I can't wait to search more into your website!
I live in DB, do you think you can sell me some water kefir grains? Few years ago I used to make my own kefir milk, but as we don't eat diary now, I am trying to do similar, delicious and healthy things!

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