VEGAN 'QUESO'
This recipe is for "queso," and yes, the dish name is in quotation marks. That's because it's a dairy-free version of the familiar bright-orange cheesy dip. The recipe is adapted from the cookbook "Amá: A Modern Tex-Mex Kitchen" by the chef Josef Centeno, whose Los Angeles restaurant serves Tex-Mex classics and modern variations. Though the texture of processed cheese is impossible to replicate, this cashew dip is delightfully creamy with layers of complex flavor. For best results, make sure to thoroughly toast the cashews, char the vegetables and blend until the dip is completely smooth.
Provided by Tejal Rao
Categories snack, burritos and nachos, condiments, dips and spreads, finger foods, appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make the salsa: Put the tomatillos, chile, shallot and garlic on a foil-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Broil until the vegetables are charred and soft, turning halfway through, about 10 minutes. Once slightly cooled, transfer to a blender or food processor, add the cilantro and purée until smooth. (Reserve a few tablespoons salsa for garnish and leave the remaining salsa in the blender, as you'll add more queso ingredients to it in a few minutes.)
- Make the queso: Toast the cashews in a large skillet over medium heat, shaking the pan occasionally, until the cashews are a light golden brown and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- Once cooled, add the cashews, chipotle pepper, 3/4 cup almond milk, turmeric and salt to the tomatillo mixture in the blender, and purée until smooth. Add more almond milk as needed to get a smooth consistency, but be careful not to add too much or the dip will be too thin. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, if needed.
- Transfer the cashew queso to a bowl, drizzle with the reserved tomatillo salsa and garnish with chopped onion and cilantro. Serve warm with tortilla chips.
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NAIM 69
[email protected]This queso is a crime against humanity. It should be banned from all restaurants and homes.
SUJAN GURUNG
[email protected]I'm not sure what the chef was thinking when they created this recipe. It's an abomination.
Modesto Ortega
[email protected]This queso is so bad, it made me gag. I had to spit it out.
Angelena John
[email protected]This queso is the worst thing I've ever eaten. I would rather eat cardboard.
Rana Shargeel
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to anyone. It's a waste of time and ingredients.
Ridoy Yt
[email protected]This queso was a complete disaster. It was too thick, too spicy, and too bland all at the same time.
No Budget
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my queso didn't turn out as creamy as I expected. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Rayhan Munshi Munshi
[email protected]This queso was a bit too thick for my liking. I added some more almond milk to thin it out, and it was perfect.
commoners
[email protected]I found this queso to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices to taste, and it was much better.
Anamul Mondol
[email protected]This queso is a little spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. Next time, I'll use less cayenne pepper.
Khan Asreful
[email protected]I've made this queso several times now, and it's always perfect. It's become my go-to recipe for vegan queso.
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[email protected]This queso is a lifesaver for busy weeknights. It's so quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Bonita Boman
[email protected]I'm not vegan, but I still love this queso. It's so good, I don't even miss the dairy.
Shahbaz Dj
[email protected]This queso is so versatile. I've used it as a dip, a sauce, and even a spread for sandwiches. It's always delicious.
dk dalu
[email protected]I love that this queso is made with all healthy ingredients. I don't have to feel guilty about eating it!
Ramiro Gomez
[email protected]The flavor of this queso is spot-on. It's got the perfect balance of cheesy, spicy, and tangy.
Shawntae Cline
[email protected]I was really impressed with how well this queso melted. I've tried other vegan queso recipes before that were too thick or didn't melt at all, but this one was perfect.
Alec Guthrie
[email protected]I've been looking for a good vegan queso recipe for a while now, and this one is definitely the best I've tried. It's super easy to make, and it tastes just like the real thing.
SAHED IQBAL
[email protected]This vegan queso is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's perfect for dipping chips, veggies, or anything else you can think of.