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“Cheddar” Cheese Block
By VegansEatWhat.com Appetizers, Vegan Cheese
October 26, 2015
This plant cheese can be sliced and used to replace dairy cheddar in any recipe. We like to serve it with crackers and fruit for a super starter or snack.
Directions
Put the water and agar flakes or agar powder in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer on medium for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
Meanwhile put all the remaining ingredients in a blender.
Add the hot agar water and puree at high speed for 2 to 3 minutes or until the mixture is velvety smooth. You may need to scrape the sides of the blender once or twice.
Pour the cheese into a glass mold and chill overnight.
*Important Note on Using Agar: Agar is the plant alternative to animal gelatin. You can use agar powder (sometimes called agar-agar) or agar flakes. The amount of agar you use will vary depending on whether you use agar flakes or agar powder. Some conversions call for 1 teaspoon of agar powder for every tablespoon of agar flakes. We use less – closer to ½ teaspoon agar powder for every tablespoon of agar flakes. However, we encourage you to experiment to find the consistency you like.
Remember, if have a high speed blender you can skip the presoak.
This recipe is from Valerie Wilson.
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