This recipe can also be made into a sweet spread, by omitting all the savoury ingredients and adding honey, organic cocoa, vanilla.

Freezes well – make a batch and freeze in portions. Great instead of butter.

Ingredients

• 2 cups raw cashew nuts, soaked (2 – 8 hrs) OR 2 cups macademia nuts (no need to soak)
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp water (or more, if you want to make a dip)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Himalaya Salt or herbal salt to taste
• 1 clove garlic

Method

1. Place all ingredients into power blender or food processor and mix until smooth
2. Add one or more of the following:
   • ½ cup chopped chives
   • any other chopped herb
   • finely chopped spring onions
   • chilli, paprika
   • caraway seeds
   • garam masala or curry powder

In a hurry? Try this quick version of the above:

Ingredients

• 2 cups soaked cashews or macademia nuts (no need to soak) – or a mixture of both
• 2 cups filtered water
• 1/4 cup miso (or Thai green curry paste, or a mixture of both)

Method

Mix everything in power blender until smooth & enjoy.