Lentil Sprouts, Fruit Pearls, and Cashew Cheese

2h 25m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Soak lentils overnight.
  2. 2Drain the lentils and return them to the jar.
  3. 3Cover the jar with a cloth and keep it upside down to let the water escape.
  4. 4Rinse the lentils every 12 hours for 2 to 3 days.
  5. 5Freeze olive oil for 45 minutes.
  6. 6Add agar flakes to fruit juice.
  7. 7Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer until most of the flakes have dissolved.
  8. 8Dissolve the flakes in the juice and drop the mixture into the cold oil using a pipette or fork.
  9. 9Drain the pearls and rinse off the oil in a bit of water.
  10. 10Add the spread to a round mold and leave it to firm up in the fridge for around 5 to 7 days.
  11. 11Blanch wild garlic leaves for a few seconds.
  12. 12Wrap the blanched leaves around the cashew cheese and serve immediately.
  13. 13Coat the cashew cheese with a mix of black pepper, sesame seeds, and seaweed for a bolder flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup lentils
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon agar flakes
  • 1 cup fruit juice
  • 1 cup cashews
  • 1 cup kombucha
  • 1 handful wild garlic leaves
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper, sesame seeds, seaweed

Equipment

jarbowlstrainerclothpipette or forkpotwhiskround moldknife