Once upon a time in a city where the aroma of melting cheese was almost a religion, there existed a crew of bold vegans, myself included, who were the misfits of the dining scene. You see, in this cheese-crazed town, raclette parties were the pinnacle of social gatherings. But us? We were always on the outside, peering in through fogged-up windows, our invites lost in the dairy-filled wind. Well you know, NYE parties …
But hey, we weren’t the types to sulk in our plant-based corners. No, sir! We had a plan. A plan so audacious, it was like strapping rockets to a skateboard. We were going to crash the raclette party scene with something revolutionary – a plant-based cheese recipe that would knock the wool socks off any cheese lover!
I remember the night we first tested our creation. Picture this: a dingy kitchen, pots and pans clanging like a punk rock concert, and the air thick with the scent of rebellion… and cashews. Our secret weapon was a blend of soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, and a kick of garlic – a concoction so mind-blowing, it was like a mosh pit in your mouth.
The day of the next raclette party arrived. We strutted in, our homemade cheese in tow, faces smeared with determination and a hint of smugness. The room went silent as we unveiled our creation. The skepticism was as thick as the cheese in their fondues.
Then, the moment of truth. The cheese began to melt under the raclette grills, oozing and bubbling like lava. Forks hesitated, then dived in. The room erupted! The flavors exploded in their mouths – it was like fireworks at a punk concert, bright, bold, and utterly unapologetic.
From that day on, the invites rolled in like a tidal wave. We became the rockstars of raclette parties, our plant-based cheese the anthem of every gathering. We had done it – we’d turned the tables, proving that vegan cuisine wasn’t just a silent whisper in a world of dairy shouts; it was a scream, loud and proud.
And so, our culinary rebellion had begun. Each raclette party became our stage, our plant-based cheese the headliner. We weren’t just invited; we were celebrated, our recipe a rallying cry for a food revolution.
So grab your spatula, my fellow kitchen rebels. Let’s make vegan cooking not just a choice, but a statement that echoes through every cheesy corridor. Together, we’re rewriting the recipe book, one raclette party at a time. 🤘🌱💥
So here it is:
Ingredients
- 1 carrot
- 2 medium-sized potatoes
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 50 g Unsalted cashews
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Roughly chop the vegetables. Boil the carrot and potato cubes in salted water for 10 minutes. Then, drain, reserving 50ml of the cooking water.
- In a blender or high-speed blender, combine the cooked vegetables, reserved cooking water, cashews, garlic, soy milk, olive oil, nutritional yeast, onion powder, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes, adjusting the taste if needed.
Notes
Tips for Making the Cheese Substitute
- Boil the vegetables until they are tender to ensure a smooth texture in the final product.
- Blend the ingredients thoroughly to achieve a creamy consistency.
- Cooking the mixture on low heat allows the flavors to meld together, creating a rich and savory taste.
- Don’t be afraid to adjust the seasoning to suit your preferences.