Vegan Smoked Gouda Cheese

Ingredients

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• Unsweetened Soy Milk Unsweetened Soya Milk 350ml 1 & 2/5 cups
• Cornstarch Cornflour 5 tbsp 5 tbsp
• White Miso Paste White Miso Paste 1 tbsp 1 tbsp
• Coconut Oil Coconut Oil 2 tbsp 2 tbsp
• Nutritional Yeast Nutritional Yeast 2 tbsp 2 tbsp
• Lemon Juice Lemon Juice 1 tsp 1 tsp
• Agar Agar Powder Agar Agar Powder 2 and 1/2 tsp 2 & 1/2 tsp
• Liquid Smoke Liquid Smoke 1 tsp 1 tsp
• Table Salt Table Salt 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp
• Garlic Powder Garlic Powder 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp
• Smoked Paprika Smoked Paprika 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp
• Mustard Mustard 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp
• Finishing:
• Smoked Paprika Smoked Paprika 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp
• Liquid Smoke Liquid Smoke 1 tsp 1 tsp

Instructions

1. 1.Note: the cheese will need to chill, so prepare the day before serving.*
2. 2.Combine 150ml almond milk with 5 tablespoons cornflour (cornstarch), miso paste, nutritional yeast, melted coconut oil, lemon juice, smoke liquid, smoked paprika, mustard and salt in a mixing bowl, whisk and set aside.
3. 3.In a small saucepan, heat 200ml soya milk and 2.5 tsps. agar agar powder on low. Bring to the boil and whisk for 1 min.
4. 4.Very slowly add the almond milk and cornflour mixture to the pan. Increase heat to medium and continue to whisk while cooking for 4-5 minutes. (Be careful not to let it stick to the pan and burn)
5. 5.Cook and whisk for other 1-2 minutes, the sauce should turn into a thick paste form. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes.
6. 6.Use a small container as your cheese mould, something around 10cm, this will be the final shape of your cheese.
7. 7.Line the container with cling film, add the cheese mixture and then cover with more cling film.
8. 8.Place it in the freezer for 6-7 hours, after which it is ready to colour.
9. 9.Combine the paprika and liquid smoke in a small bowl then brush evenly over the top of the cheese.
10. 10.Wrap with cling film and place back in the freezer for another 30-60 minutes, after which it is ready to serve.
11. 11.Cheese can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or stored in the freezer for up to 1 month (defrost at room temperature before serving).

Nutritional Information

• Calories:
  116
• Fat:
  5g
• Sodium:
  93mg
• Carbs:
  15g
• Sugar:
  1g
• Protein:
  4g