Ginger Miso Cashew Sauce

Makes 1 3/4 cups (435 mL)

Helena McMurdo

Updated Aug 08, 2023

This sauce has enough heft to dress up cabbage or broccoli salads, or to be used as a dipping sauce for vegetables or meats. Ginger and miso lend bright zing and luscious umami flavour.

Quick soak cashews

For a quick alternative to soaking cashews overnight, bring a medium pot of water to the boil. Remove from heat, place cashews in water, cover, and soak for 30 to 40 minutes.

Ginger Miso Cashew Sauce

Ingredients

1 cup (250 mL) raw cashews, presoaked
3/4 cup (180 mL) water
3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1 Tbsp (15mL) white miso paste
2 Tbsp (30 mL) rice wine vinegar
2 Tbsp (30 mL) grated gingerroot
2 tsp (10 mL) tamari
1 Tbsp (15 mL) orange juice
1 tsp (5 mL) red chili flakes (optional)

Nutrition

Per serving:

calories33
protein1 g
total fat 2 g
- sat. fat0 g
total carbohydrates 2 g
- sugars0 g
- fibre0 g
sodium48 mg

Directions

01

Drain cashews and place with fresh water in bowl of food processor or high-speed blender; blend until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and blend until combined.

Helena McMurdo

Helena McMurdo is a writer, food stylist, and photographer based in Vancouver.

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