Ingredients

  • 1 34 cups water or 1 34 cups soymilk
  • 12 cup chopped carrot
  • 5 tablespoons agar-agar flakes or 1 12 tablespoons agar, powder
  • 12 cup chopped raw cashews
  • 14 cup nutritional yeast flakes
  • 3 tablespoons sesame tahini
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 12 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 12 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 14 teaspoon turmeric
  • 14 teaspoon paprika
  • 14 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 -2 tablespoon mild tasting oil (optional)

Method

  • Lightly oil a 3 cup bowl or mold with a rounded bottom and set aside.
  • Combine the water and carrots in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and cook until very tender, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove lid and stir in agar flakes.
  • Bring to a boil again.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until agar is dissolved, about 5-10 more minutes.
  • Move to a food processor or blender and add the remaining ingredients.
  • Process a few minutes until completely smooth, scraping down sides as necessary.
  • You may add a tbls.
  • or two of mild vegetable oil while blending to make this a little richer tasting.
  • Pour into oiled bowl and smooth the top.
  • Cool uncovered in the refrigerator.
  • When completely cool, cover and chill several hours or overnight.
  • To serve, turn out of the mold onto a plate and slice into wedges.
  • Enjoy!
  • See recipe description for tips on freezing, melting, grating cheez.