Cashew Yogurt
About
Make your own dairy-free cashew yogurt with cashews, water and a yogurt starter culture. Enjoy it plain, or flavour it with vanilla, seasonal fruit and maple syrup.
Dairy-free yogurt starter cultures are available at health food stores and online. Follow the instructions on your starter culture package, as temperature requirements may vary.
- 01
Soak the cashews in boiling water for 15 minutes, then drain.
- 02
Place the cashews in a blender, add the 4 cups of water and blend until smooth.
- 03
Pour the mixture into a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
- 04
Remove from the heat as soon as it reaches a boil.
- 05
Let cool at room temperature for 60 minutes. Follow your starter culture's temperature instructions before adding it.
- 06
Stir in the packet of yogurt starter culture and mix well.
- 07
Transfer to a glass jar and place the lid on top without tightening it.
- 08
Let stand at room temperature for 4 to 12 hours, following the starter culture's instructions.