How can I get the most flavor out of cashews?
I'd like to make a soup that uses cashews for much of its flavor. For some reason, I can only use a limited number of cashews, but I can use them in any way I want.
How can I get the most cashew flavor into the soup?
Best Answer
By maximising first the flavour of every single nut and then maximising the surface:
Gently roast the cashews, then grind them finely.
If the resulting "gritty" texture is not to your taste, grind them further until you get a nut butter, which should dissolve nicely especially in cream-type soups.
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How do you add flavor to unsalted cashews?
Place cashews in a medium sized bowl and add salt and pepper. Let cool, or better yet, give 24 hours before serving for optimum flavor. Cashews will keep for 2-3 weeks in pantry or up to 3 months in refrigerator.Why should you soak cashews?
Soaking cashews creates an incredible creamy texture for recipes, but it also boosts nutrition! Soaking nuts (of any kind) helps remove phytic acid, allowing our bodies to get more nutrients from the nuts, and makes them easier to digest.How long is too long to soak cashews?
My main caution with the overnight method is that you don't want to soak the cashews for too long. After 16 hours or so, I find they start to get a bit slimy. I suggest rinsing and refreshing your water after 12 hours if you aren't yet ready to use them.How do you salt unsalted cashews?
Procedure:Why You Should Think Twice About Eating Cashews
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