Easy Stretchy Vegan Mozzarella Cheese

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked
  • 1 1/3 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons tapioca starch

Nora Cook calls this the cheese of your dreams @noracooks.com/wprm_print/easy-stretchy-vegan-mozzarella-cheese. It works beautifully for grilled cheese, lasagna, pizza, and more.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Calories: 59 kcal

Pour boiling water over cashews and soak 5 minutes to 1 hour.

Drain cashews and blend with fresh water, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and tapioca starch until smooth.

Pour mixture into saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly.

Continue stirring until thick, stretchy, and gooey.

Use immediately or refrigerate in covered container.

Notes:

Tapioca starch is essential for stretchiness.

Best used fresh for maximum stretch.

Can be used on pizza, lasagna, or grilled cheese.

Keeps 4–5 days in the refrigerator.

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