Easy recipe for cashew cream using either regular or sprouted nuts that is an excellent substitute for dairy in soups and sauces.
Place raw cashews in a medium glass bowl.
Pour one cup of filtered water over cashews in a glass bowl. This is just enough water to cover.
Add sea salt and stir to mix well.
Leave uncovered on counter for 3 hours. Soak for only 1 hour is using sprouted cashews.
Drain promptly and rinse cashews.
Place cashews in Vitamix or food processor and add 1 cup fresh filtered water.
Blend until smooth.
Use immediately in desired recipe. Makes 1.5 cups of cashew cream.
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days or freeze for later use.