Smoked Vegan Gouda: The Ultimate Dairy-Free Cheese Experience! 🥨🌿
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (360ml) unsweetened plant-based milk (almond, soy, or cashew)
- ¼ cup (60ml) nutritional yeast
- 3 tablespoons tapioca starch
- 2 tablespoons refined coconut oil, melted
- 1 tablespoon white miso paste (ensure it's soy-based for vegan)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Optional: Liquid smoke (a few drops to taste, be cautious as it can be strong)
Directions:
1. In a saucepan, whisk together plant-based milk, nutritional yeast, tapioca starch, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt until the tapioca starch is fully dissolved.
2. Stir in the melted coconut oil and white miso paste.
3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth and elastic, resembling melted cheese. This should take about 5-10 minutes.
4. If using, add a few drops of liquid smoke and stir well. Taste and add more if desired, but be careful not to add too much.
5. Once the mixture is thick and smooth, pour it into a lightly oiled small container or mold.
6. Let it cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
7. To serve, invert the container onto a plate. The vegan gouda can be sliced, shredded, or used in any way you would use traditional gouda cheese.
Recipe Information: Preparation Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes | Calories per Serving: Approximately 80 | Number of Servings: Varies depending on slice size
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