How to Soak Cashews 3 Ways
Most creamy cashew-based recipes have their own process for soaking cashews, but it may not always work for your schedule. Choose one of these 3 ways to soak cashews, fast or slow, whichever works best for you.
Servings: 1 serving
Ingredients
- raw cashews
- filtered water
- Himalayan pink salt optional
Instructions
Boiling Method
- Add the cashews to a pot and cover with enough water to fully submerge them. Bring the water to a boil.
- Once the water is boiling, lower the heat and simmer the cashews for about 15 minutes or until softened.
- Add cold water to the pot to cool it down before draining. Thoroughly rinse the cashews.
Hot Water Method
- Bring 3-4 cups of water to a boil.
- Once the water is boiling, turn off the heat, add in the cashews, and cover the pot.
- Soak the cashews in the hot water for 30 minutes to an hour.
- Drain and thoroughly rinse the cashews.
Overnight Method
- Add the cashews to a bowl and fill with enough water to fully cover the nuts. Then cover the bowl.
- Soak overnight or for at least 5-8 hours. The cashews can be left to soak at room temperature on the counter or in the fridge.
- Drain and thoroughly rinse the soaked cashews.
Notes
- To avoid over-soaking the cashews, change out the water every 6-8 hours and soak them for no longer than 24 hours.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup cashews | Calories: 640kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 48g | Sodium: 551mg | Sugar: 8g
