Probiotic Vegan Cashew Spread

Ingredients

• 1 cup cashews
• 1/2 cup water
• pinch of salt
• 2 probiotic capsules (we used Waya Forte)
• optional: chives

Instructions

1. 1

   Pre-soak cashew nuts in 1 cup water for...: Pre-soak cashew nuts in 1 cup water for 4-6 hours. Once done soaking, discard the water and wash the nuts thoroughly.

2. 2

   Add cashew nuts to a high speed blender....: Add cashew nuts to a high speed blender. Add a dash of water and a pinch of salt and mix until smooth. Depending how thick or thin you want your spread, add more water while mixing.

3. 3

   Transfer the cashew spread into a clean glass...: Transfer the cashew spread into a clean glass jar. Open 2 probiotic capsules and drop the powder into the cashew mixture. Stir well to combine using a wooden or ceramic spoon (not metal!). Cover the jar with a clean cheese cloth or kitchen towel and set aside on the kitchen counter to ferment for 24-48 hours, depending on the room temperature (it will ferment faster in a warm room).

4. 4

   After the allotted time there should be air...: After the allotted time there should be air pockets in the cashew mixture. Taste the mixture if it is to your liking. The taste should be slightly sour, like a yogurt, and the smell pleasant.

5. 5

   Once the cashew spread is ready, you can...: Once the cashew spread is ready, you can keep it in the fridge in an air-tight container for up to 5 days.

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   You can serve the spread as is, or...: You can serve the spread as is, or add some finely chopped chives or other herbs, which will add more flavor to the spread.