![]() 1 large or 2 small cloves of fresh garlic.1 Tbsp of toasted sesame oil (or skip it for a no added oil recipe).1 Tbsp hot sauce (vinegar based to keep it vegan – think Cholula or Frank’s, for example).Spicy Cashew Dressing Ingredientsīefore you begin, you will need: Edible Ingredients You could also use a hotter hot sauce like sriracha. On the other hand, if you want it pretty hot, you could either make a smaller batch with half the cashews and all the same spices, or add more hot sauce and crushed red pepper to this recipe. With the full teaspoon, by the end of whole bowl of salad, you could definitely taste that it was spicy, but not too spicy for me or I’m guessing the average person. I added only 1/2 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes at first, but I didn’t think it was spicy enough from just a taste, so I went ahead and added another 1/2 tsp. If you only use half the crushed red pepper flakes I would consider it mild. I would say it’s perhaps medium spicy to mild-medium spicy as written. The fresh ginger is warming but not too spicy. I love it, but maybe try just a teaspoon if you’re not sure about it. Most people either love it or strongly dislike it. Toasted sesame oil has quite a strong flavor, so give it a sniff before adding it. It was actually quite tasty at various stages along the way, but I was seeking perfection! Taste as you go.Īs with most recipes, you can make this very simply with just a few of these ingredients, or go all out like I did. If you do buy a big bag of raw cashews, you can store them in the freezer so they stay fresh longer. That makes the recipe simpler, but a tad more expensive. Or don’t – use cashew butter!Īlternatively, you can buy cashew butter and use a few tablespoons of that as the base for this dressing. If you choose the quick soak method, you can cover the bowl you soak them in with an upside down plate for best results. If you have a powerful blender like a Vitamix, you can just blend the raw cashews as it.įor more typical kitchen equipment, it is best to either soak the cashews in water overnight the night before, or use hot water and soak them for 15 minutes or so just before you make the dressing. Use it as a stir fry sauce or a dressing for a cold noodle salad, too, if you’d like! Tips and Best Practices for Making this Spicy Cashew Dressing Soaking the cashews ![]() You can also drizzle some on sandwiches, pitas, falafels, wraps, or anything that would benefit from a bit more zing and flavor. Try some poured over my purple kale with brown rice! The nutty flavor from the cashews complement brown rice especially well. It also tastes wonderful over Buddha bowls or grain bowls with roasted veggies. ![]() If you’re looking for a “creamy” vegan salad dressing, this is delicious on your garden variety green salad. (Here’s healthline’s article on the nutritional benefits of cashews.) What can I use this spicy cashew dressing on? Why cashews? Well, they’re delicious, they blend into a very creamy consistency, and they’re healthy! If you’ve ever thought salads were boring, you’ll adore this delicious and creamy spicy cashew dressing! It goes amazingly well with green salads, grain bowls, or just as a dip! ![]()
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