Description
This vegan parmesan is grate-able, mildly pungent, nut-free and just the thing to enhance your vegan creations!
Ingredients
Units
- 1/2 cup soy milk ( or other neutral, rich, plant-based milk)
- 75 grams (1/2 cup) of potato starch (not potato flour)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- 1/4 cup refined coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon white miso paste
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 –1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Line a glass container with parchment paper- let it hang over the edges so you can bring it up to cover the cheese (make sure the container fits in the steamer you are using- I used a glass food storage container with a locking lid. It’s not recommended to steam with the plastic lid on, use the lid when storing it in the fridge.).
- Blend (or use a food processor) all ingredients, except coarse salt, together until very smooth.
- Scrape the vegan cheese mixture into the lined container. Sprinkle in the coarse salt, if using, (this gives those crystalized tidbits common in aged parmesan cheese). Swirl it in to distribute.
- Cover with the parchment and place a piece of foil over the top , sealing it, and place it in the steamer basket.
- Heat the water to a steady simmer and then place the steamer basket in the pot. Cook for 45 minutes with the lid on. When finished, it should be more translucent in color and a little bouncy to the touch.
- Refrigerate 6 hours or overnight with an airtight lid.
Notes
I use the glass part of a 4 cup square storage container. You can steam with the plastic lid snapped on but I did want to take any chances of leaching plastic in to the cheese. I use parchment and foil over the top.
I used a 6-quart pot with a steamer basket. You could also use a bamboo steamer.
Freeze in wedges or pre-grated!
Keep in the fridge in a sealed airtight container for up to a week.
This parmesan cheese melts differently than regular cheese. It blends into your dish instead of maintaining a melted shape. If left too long on a warm dish, it may disappear but still adds great flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 107
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 157 mg
- Fat: 7.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 9.4 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 1.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg