How to make vegan cheese step by step
Vegan cheese burst into our lives as an alternative to cheeses of animal origin or to replace lactose. There are many vegan cheeses, although it is true that the authentic flavor of cheese of animal origin is difficult to imitate but we will show you other options that are also very tasty.
The first thing to keep in mind is that not all vegan cheeses are healthy. If we go to a supermarket and get carried away by any vegan cheese that we see without carefully observing its nutritional values, perhaps we are buying a product that, in addition to lacking flavor, is only vegetable fat. The first vegan cheeses were made from hydrogenated fat and starch, which contributed little to our body. Today we can find vegan cheeses that are made from coconut oil replacing that hydrogenated vegetable fat from the beginning, but that still do not provide enough nutritional values to our body.
The cornerstone of vegan cheeses emerged when this type of cheese with nuts was started to be made. These types of cheeses are healthy and their nutritional value is perfect for a balanced diet. We can buy these vegan cheeses made from nuts and / or tofu in any supermarket or store specialized in vegan products, their only drawback is their price, which can sometimes be very high.
Vegan cheeses achieved great success for their elaboration with dried fruitsVegan cheeses achieved great success for their elaboration with dried fruits
1. Vegan Cheddar Cheese
If you have recently changed your diet to a vegan diet, or you are simply lactose intolerant but love cheese, this is your vegan cheese recipe.
Cheddar cheese is one of the most consumed cheeses in the world, if we want to continue enjoying its flavor, pay close attention to surprise your guests with a 100% vegan cheese.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of walnuts
- 2 cups of lemon juice
- 1/4 cup yeast
- 1 garlic
- 1/2 cup of sweet red bell pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 4 teaspoons of powdered agar-agar seaweed
Add the nuts with the lemon juice, the paprika, the garlic, the onion, the turmeric, the salt and the yeast in the mixer. Then bring the powdered agar-agar algae to a boil with water and allow to cool. When it is ready add everything in the mixer and mix again. Finally put the cheese cream in a mold and let it cool in the fridge for a minimum of 12 hours so that it is compact. Done, you can now enjoy your vegan cheddar cheese. If you want cheddar cheese to spread, put it only 1 h 30 min in the fridge.
After the process, you will be able to enjoy your vegan cheddar Once the process has finished, you will be able to enjoy your vegan cheddar
2. Vegan Feta Cheese
This vegan feta cheese recipe will not leave anyone indifferent. Its flavor is very similar to feta cheese of animal origin, but getting the right flavor is difficult.
Ingredients:
- 300 gr of tofu
- 1 cup of water
- Lemon juice (at least two lemons)
- 4 tablespoons flaked brewer's yeast
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 2 tablespoons of powdered agar-agar seaweed
- 2 tablespoons of EVOO
- 1 tablespoon of thyme
- Salt
The first thing we have to do is crumble the tofu and add it to the mixer with the lemon juice and EVOO (extra virgin olive oil). While we will be making the agar-agar paste, in a saucepan with water add the thyme, the salt and 2 tablespoons of the agar-agar powder. Stir until everything is diluted, and let cool. When it is ready add the liquid to the mixer, also add the onion powder and the soy sauce. Finally, boil a little water together with the yeast and run it through the mixer with all of the above. Place the dough in a mold and let it cool in the fridge until it sets.
Feta cheese is ideal for saladsFeta cheese is ideal for salads
3. Vegan mozzarella cheese
Mozzarella is a type of cheese of Italian origin that the vast majority of mortals love, so it could not miss the recipe for a good vegan mozzarella.
Ingredients:
- 300 gr of tofu
- 1/2 cup of water
- 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon of seaweed agar-agar powder
- oregano
- thyme
- Basil
- Salt
- Lemon juice (half a lemon)
- 1 tablespoon of EVOO
The first thing we have to do is crumble the tofu. Boil some water in a saucepan and add the agar-agar. Add the yeast and lemon juice, until it dissolves. Add the pasta to the mixer together with the tofu, and mix everything well. It is time to add flavor to our cheese, take a saucepan and pour all the pasta from the mixer together with the condiments (oregano, thyme and basil) cook over low heat. When everything is ready, pour the mixture into a container and let it cool and set.
Create delicious and healthy dishes with mozzarella cheeseCreate delicious and healthy dishes with mozzarella cheese
4. Vegan brie cheese
This vegan cheese is one of the healthiest that exists. Vegan brie cheese is one of the vegan cheeses that provide the most nutritional value to our body.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of cashews
- 1 cup of water
- 1/2 of vegan yogurt
- 1/2 cup of coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon of yeast
- 1 cup of salt
- 2 tablespoons of starch
- 1 teaspoon of powdered agar-agar seaweed
Add and mix the cashews, yogurt, water, salt, yeast, and coconut oil in a mixer. Grind all the pasta until smooth. Let the pasta stand at room temperature for at least 24 hours. Pour the mixture into a saucepan, then beat the flour vigorously with the agar and heat over medium heat. Don't forget to move the mixture frequently until it is thick. Pour the mixture that will still be hot on a saucepan, previously you must add gauze to the saucepan, and let it cool in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
Brie cheese offers many possibilities Brie cheese offers many possibilities
Once you have removed the gauze, add salt with wet hands. Let it set in a dry place for at least 24 hours. Flip the cheese, let it rest until it seems dry for at least 12 more hours. To properly preserve the cheese, wrap it in greased paper.