Fermented Macadamia Nut Cheese

Veg.dek

Servings

2 Cups

Prep Time

12 hours

Cook Time

45 minutes

Cuisine

Cheese

Category

Cheese

This smooth, non-dairy, nut-based cheese is extremely versatile. Use it as a base recipe to roll or fold in a variety of additions such as fresh herbs, peppercorns, or candied nuts.

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Raw Macadamia Nuts, soaked overnight in filtered water

  • 200ml Filtered Water, warm (40-45°C)

  • 2 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast

  • 1 Tbsp Onion Powder

  • 1 Tsp (3g, or 6 capsules) Probiotic Powder

  • 1 Tsp Sea Salt

  • ¼ Tsp White Pepper

  • 1/8 Tsp Freshly Grated Nutmeg

Directions

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    1. Soak the macadamia nuts overnight, and drain. Add the nuts to a high-speed blender.

    2. Add a touch of water. Depending on the equipment used, you might need to add more water.

    3. Add the probiotic powder and blend. Scrape the sides as needed, and continue to blend until the mixture reaches a nice, smooth consistency.

    4. Scrape the mixture into a piece of cheesecloth. Draw the strings of the cheesecloth and twist to secure it. Place a small plate over the cheese and press it to flatten it out, and then place a heavy weight on top of the plate.

    5. Let the macadamia cheese culture at room temperature for between 12-24 hours.

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    1. Once the macadamia cheese is cultured, remove it from the cheesecloth and place it in a bowl. Add the remaining spices and mix thoroughly. Chill in the refrigerator. It can be kept refrigerated for up to a week.

    2. The macadamia cheese can be used as a spread, rolled with herbs or other seasonings, as an addition to salads, or as part of a non-dairy cheese platter.

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