I saved the water from the soaking cashews and used that. Use less water than it says, add small amounts as needed until you get the consistency needed. I thought the sauce was too watery at first, but it thickened up nicely after a couple minutes. Mine were not soft at all after soaking for 20+ minutes, so I popped them in the microwave and that made a huge difference. Simple and tasty! Only suggestion is that the cashews need really hot water to soften. On top of that it was quick and easy to make. My husband and I try to eat a healthy diet, and to have a healthy meal taste so lush was a terrific surprise. It was hard to believe how rich and creamy the sauce was. I followed the recipe exactly, and while the cashews did not seem all that soft, they emulsified perfectly. I made this for the first time tonight and loved it. I got to use my brand new vitamix to blend the sauce and it was so creamy! My kids really liked this one! I seeded the jalapeño, should have just halved like the recipe said to do (I didn’t read the recipe closely enough!) The sauce would also be good on tofu or chickpeas. I soaked the cashews for 20+ minutes in hot water but they were still grainy in the sauce.

Tonight I stirred in lightly sautéed zucchini. This was an absolute banger in our house! I’ve made it 3 times and every time my family can’t believe how fresh, healthy and delicious the sauce is. I have been riffing on this recipe quite a bit, and have used fried curry paste instead of all the other additional ingredients in the cashew mixture. I definitely add leftover cashew water as needed rather than the amount in the recipe. it definitely helps if you have a strong blender like a vitamix for an extra creamy sauce. cashews add extra protein and non-dairy creaminess. I added extra seasoning for my preference and it turned out great. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over. Step 5ĭivide steamed rice among shallow bowls and spoon cashew chicken over top with cilantro sprigs. Add reserved cashew sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Cook chicken, tossing occasionally, until cooked through, about 3 minutes. vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Morton kosher salt, and 1½ cups water to blender and blend until smooth. ground turmeric, remaining 3 garlic cloves, remaining 1 tsp. Add ginger, 1 small jalapeño, halved, 2 Tbsp. Coarsely chop remaining 1' piece ginger, peeled. Step 3ĭrain cashews and transfer to a blender. Let chicken sit while you make the sauce. skinless, boneless chicken thighs, excess fat trimmed, cut into 2' pieces, and 1 tsp. Meanwhile, finely grate 2 garlic cloves and half of one 2' piece ginger, peeled, into a medium bowl. Let sit until softened (you should be able to crush a nut easily between 2 fingers), 15–20 minutes. Stir in the sesame oil, and remove from heat.Place ⅔ cup raw cashews in a small bowl and pour in hot water to cover. Return to the heat and toss the ingredients until the sauce thickens. Remove from the heat and stir in the cornflour-water mix. Next, add the snow peas, choy sum, cashews and chicken, and toss together.Īdd in the oyster and soy sauces, and stir through. Stir frequently until the mushrooms become tender.Ĭook until the broccoli is heated through and bright green. Heat the coconut oil in a frying pan, and lightly fry the asafoetida.Īdd the cauliflower and mushrooms, and fry on medium heat. In a non-stick frying pan, dry fry the mock chicken until golden brown. Ingredientsġ x 500g pkt mock chicken pieces (I use Ayers Rock brand)ġ bunch Chinese broccoli, cut into thirdsĭissolve the stock cubes in the warm water. The quantities below serves 8, so halve or quarter as required. There’s lots of talking, laughing and teasing going on as we work together, side by side. When the whole family prepares a meal together, it’s such a satisfying and nourishing experience. Even those in our family who aren’t vegan or vegetarian love this meal. Someone chops the vegetables, someone steams the rice, while others set the table. I like preparing this dish when the whole family is gathered together.

Vegan cashew chicken