Cashew Sauce Recipes

BEST EVER CASHEW CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Rinse cashews in cold water; drain. Place in a large bowl; add enough water to cover by 3 in. Cover and let stand overnight., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 4-6 minutes. Add garlic, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute longer. Add 1-1/2 cups broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer., Drain and rinse cashews, discarding liquid. Add cashews to skillet; heat through. Transfer mixture to a blender. Add nutritional yeast; cover and process until pureed, adding enough remaining broth to achieve desired consistency. If desired, sprinkle with paprika.

CREAMY CASHEW SAUCE

Steps:

• Measure out raw cashews on a baking sheet and roast in your toaster oven at 400F for 3 minutes, or until fragrant and roasted
• Add all ingredients to a food processor or high speed blender. Blend until smooth (about 2 minutes).

FIVE MINUTE CASHEW SAUCE

Steps:

• Place cashews in a bowl. Cover with water and soak for about 2 hours. Drain and rinse thoroughly.
• Place soaked cashews in the bowl of a food processor or blender with the water, garlic, and salt. Puree until very, very smooth. Thin out with more water to desired consistency. Store in fridge for 3-4 days or freeze.

VEGAN CASHEW ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• Soak cashews in 1 1/2 cups water until softened in a bowl, at least 20 minutes.
• Drain water; add almond milk. Blend mixture in an electric blender or food processor until smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add water until sauce is slightly thinner than you want it for the final product, as it thickens when heated. Add garlic, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; blend until smooth.
• Pour mixture into a saucepan. Heat on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until heated through and desired thickness is achieved, about 5 minutes. You can add additional water or almond milk if sauce becomes too thick.

CASHEW SAUCE

Steps:

• Whisk the butter, milk, and pepper together in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Taste and add salt, if desired. Heat until sauce is warmed through. Serve over grilled chicken, pork, or rice.
• Place the honey in a microwave-safe container and heat in the microwave for 15 seconds. Remove from the microwave and add the oil to the container. Place the nuts and salt in the bowl of a food processor and pulse for 5 seconds. Then, while the processor is running, very slowly drizzle in the honey and oil. Process until an emulsion is formed and the mixture is smooth; this will take approximately 45 seconds to 1 minute. If the mixture is too thick and doesn't spread easily, add a little more oil.

CASHEW DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Put cashew butter in a bowl. Whisk garlic, brown sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil together. Add lime juice and chili-garlic sauce.
• Bring coconut milk to a simmer in a pot over medium heat. Pour warm coconut milk into the cashew butter mixture and whisk until smooth. Taste and adjust as needed. Transfer to a serving dish.