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Homemade Vegan Halloumi

Homemade Vegan Halloumi That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

Delight in homemade vegan halloumi that captures chewy, salty flavors without dairy, perfect for salads and sandwiches.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheese Base
  • 1 cup Raw Cashews soaked and drained
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard adds tangy flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice can substitute with lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Light Olive Oil can substitute with neutral oil
  • 2 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar can substitute with apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Nutritional Yeast for cheesy taste
  • 1 cup Cold Water
  • 1 tablespoon Agar Agar powder form is preferable
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch (Cornflour) or use arrowroot powder

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Nonstick Pan
  • shallow dish

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Soak cashews in boiling water for 15 minutes and drain.
  2. Blend soaked cashews with Dijon mustard, lemon juice, sea salt, olive oil, white wine vinegar, nutritional yeast, cold water, agar agar, and cornstarch until smooth.
  3. Heat the blended mixture in a nonstick pan over medium heat, stirring continuously for 5-10 minutes until thickened.
  4. Transfer to a shallow dish, let cool slightly at room temperature, cover, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  5. Slice the chilled halloumi into 6 equal pieces.
  6. Fry the slices in a lightly oiled pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  7. Serve warm on salads, in sandwiches, or with pasta.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Do not skip the agar agar for the right texture. Drain cashews well after boiling and adjust seasonings to taste.

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