MELTY STRETCHY GOOEY VEGAN MOZZARELLA

Ooey, gooey, stretchy, melty, where have you been all my life- vegan mozzarella. I’m pretty sure I just made all my vegan dreams come true. I made this recipe four times this week, FOUR. That’s how amazing this is. Just dip some tortilla chips in this bad boy and welcome to heaven.

Melty Stretchy Gooey Vegan Mozzarella
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins

This dairy-free mozzarella recipe takes just 15 minutes to make and only 7 ingredients! Perfect for pizza, lasagna, grilled cheese, fondue, the uses are endless.
Inspired by Vedged Out.

Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Canadian, Italian
Servings:
4
 (makes about 1 cup)
Calories: 123 kcal
Author: Sam Turnbull • It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken
Ingredients

1/2 cup raw cashews
1 cup water
3 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons tapioca starch (also called tapioca flour)
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
US Customary - Metric

Instructions
Add the cashews to a small pot and with water. Bring to a boil for 10 to 15 minutes until they are softened. This will make them easier to blend.
Drain and rinse the cashews and add them along with the 1 cup of water and all the remaining ingredients to a blender. Blend until completely smooth. It will be very watery.
Pour into a small sauce pan over medium-high heat, and continually stir as it cooks. As you stir it will start forming clumps, and then all of a sudden it will become a cheesy gooey mass of yumminess. This takes about 5 minutes. Continue to cook and stir for an additional minute to make sure it has firmed up completely. Serve hot. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Recipe Notes
*Tapioca starch is essential for this recipe. It's what gives the cheese it’s gooey and stretchy texture. Any other starch or flour will not get the same result.
*If you want to return the cold mozzarella back to dipping consistency, reheat over medium heat while stirring constantly so it doesn't burn. Once it is hot and bubbling it might have thickened up too much. You can thin it out by adding a tablespoon of water at a time, stirring it in until desired consistency is reached.
*If you don't have a high-powered blender, you may want to pour the liquid through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth before cooking to remove any cashew bits that didn't grind up. This will ensure a smooth cheese texture.

Nutrition
Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 0.6% | Iron: 7.1%


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