Cashew nuts
**Cashew nuts** 🌰—creamy, slightly sweet, and super versatile. They’re technically a seed, but we use them like nuts, and they show up in everything from snacks to sauces.
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## **Cashew Nut Basics**
### **Flavor & Texture**
* Mild, buttery, slightly sweet
* Soft compared to almonds or peanuts
* Great for blending and thickening
### **Common Forms**
* Raw
* Roasted (salted or unsalted)
* Whole, halves, pieces
* Cashew butter
* Cashew milk / cream (dairy-free)
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## **How to Use Cashews**
### **Snacks**
* Roasted with salt, chili, or honey
* Trail mixes
* Chocolate-coated cashews
### **Cooking**
* **Curries & stir-fries** (Indian, Thai)
* **Cashew chicken**
* Added to rice dishes and pilafs
* Thickens sauces when blended
### **Baking & Sweets**
* Cookies and cakes
* Brittle and nut bars
* Cashew fudge
### **Blending**
* **Cashew cream:** soak cashews, then blend for dairy-free sauces
* Vegan cheese, dips, and desserts
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## **Simple Roasted Cashews**
1. Toss raw cashews with a little oil and salt
2. Bake at **350°F (175°C)** for 10–12 minutes, stirring once
3. Cool completely—they crisp as they cool
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## **Nutrition Highlights**
* Healthy fats
* Plant protein
* Magnesium, copper, zinc
* Lower in fat than many other nuts
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### 🔥 Pro Tips
* **Soak cashews** 2–4 hours for ultra-smooth sauces
* Store in an **airtight container**; refrigerate or freeze to keep them fresh longer
* Cashews burn easily—watch them closely when roasting
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If you want, I can share a **cashew chicken recipe**, a **cashew cream sauce**, or a **sweet cashew dessert**. Just tell me which one 👌
—creamy, slightly sweet, and super versatile. They’re technically a seed, but we use them like nuts, and they show up in everything from snacks to sauces.
Cashew Nut Basics
Flavor & Texture
- Mild, buttery, slightly sweet
- Soft compared to almonds or peanuts
- Great for blending and thickening
Common Forms
- Raw
- Roasted (salted or unsalted)
- Whole, halves, pieces
- Cashew butter
- Cashew milk / cream (dairy-free)
How to Use Cashews
Snacks
- Roasted with salt, chili, or honey
- Trail mixes
- Chocolate-coated cashews
Cooking
- Curries & stir-fries (Indian, Thai)
- Cashew chicken
- Added to rice dishes and pilafs
- Thickens sauces when blended
Baking & Sweets
- Cookies and cakes
- Brittle and nut bars
- Cashew fudge
Blending
- Cashew cream: soak cashews, then blend for dairy-free sauces
- Vegan cheese, dips, and desserts
Simple Roasted Cashews
- Toss raw cashews with a little oil and salt
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, stirring once
- Cool completely—they crisp as they cool
Nutrition Highlights
- Healthy fats
- Plant protein
- Magnesium, copper, zinc
- Lower in fat than many other nuts
🔥 Pro Tips
- Soak cashews 2–4 hours for ultra-smooth sauces
- Store in an airtight container; refrigerate or freeze to keep them fresh longer
- Cashews burn easily—watch them closely when roasting
If you want, I can share a cashew chicken recipe, a cashew cream sauce, or a sweet cashew dessert. Just tell me which one 👌
