NUTCHEESE

This is not my recipe, but one from Danielle Walker's book, Against All Grain.

This "cheese" is a great substitute for ricotta! It has a mild flavor and an identical texture.

Ingredients:
1 cup blanched raw macadamias
1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus pinch for soaking
3 Tbsp water
2 Tbsp olive oil
4 teaspoons lemon juice

Preparation:
#1. Place nuts in bowl and cover with filtered water, add in a pinch of salt. Soak for 6 hours.
#2. Drain the nuts and rinse thoroughly.
#3. Place the nuts in a food processor on high-speed with remaining ingredients.
#4. Process until smooth and the mixture resembles ricotta cheese.

You can store for up to 5 days in the fridge.

Tip from me: You can cut the soaking process in half by pouring boiling water over the nuts, rather than using cold or room temperature water.