A great dairy-free alternative to the classic. A powerful blender like a Vitamix will be needed or use a Nutri Bullet and blend in batches. ⠀
The great thing about this sauce is that it uses store cupboard ingredients. I think it’s a good idea to stock up in nuts like cashews to makes a savoury sauce like this, a sweet cashew cream to go with a pudding or to make cashew nut milk. ⠀

INGREDIENTS

  • 250g cashew nuts, soaked for at least 4 hours then rinsed.⠀

  • 250ml boiling water ⠀

  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast ⠀

  • 1 tablespoon white or Chickpea miso (optional)⠀

  • 1 tsp lemon juice⠀

  • Pinch of salt ⠀

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or macadamia nut oil ⠀

  • 2 whole cauliflowers, cut into florets ⠀

METHOD ⠀

  1. Steam the cauliflower until just tender but still with a bite. Place in an oven dish.⠀

  2. Place all the other ingredients in a powerful blender (I use my Vitamix). Blend for 2 minutes using the tamper if needed. ⠀

  3. Pour onto the cauliflower. ⠀

  4. Either serve straight away or place under a pre-heated grill to brown. ⠀

Cauliflower Cashew 'Cheese'