Cultured Cashew Cheese

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... vegan, probiotic, dairy-free, cashew-cheese ... this is everyone's fave.
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Recipe
Stage #1 in a 2lt Mason Jar [or similar]
6 cups raw organic cashew nuts
2 cups Active Water Kefir [WK] liquid [tibicos]
2 cups Filtered Water [optional] enough to cover cashews OR for a more 'tart' end result, substitute filtered water with more WK
1/2 tBsp of rapadura sugar
Soak for 24 - 48 hours then strain and rinse before
Stage #2 - Blitz activated nuts
Add;
1 1/3 cup active Water Kefir
1 rounded tBsp PHMSalt
2/3 cup of Cultured Coconut
1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast
[+ 2tBsp smoky paprika for smoky version ]
blitz in the Thremomix or [similar] for 2 minutes on high.
Spoon into jars with a layer of extra virgin olive oil [or fave nut oil] covering top surface.
Refrigerate ... lasts for months in the fridge
This is the real deal, enjoy and share with friends.