Dip – Cashew & Basil

Makes about 2 cups of dip

Ingredients:

• 1 cup    Cashews, raw
• 1 clove       Garlic
• 1 1/2 cup       Basil, chopped
• 1/2 cup       Chive, chopped
• 4~6 tbsp       Lemon juice
• 2 tbsp      Olive oil
• Sea salt and pepper to season

*1cup = 250ml

1. Soak cashews in water for 2 to 10 hours.
2. Drain cashews and transfer to a blender/food processor.
   Add water until it just covers the cashews. Add garlic.
   Process till it becomes creamy, scraping down the side if necessary.
3. Add herbs, 4 tbsp of lemon juice, olive oil, a pinch of salt and pepper to season.
   Mix until it’s combined well. Taste and add lemon juice, salt and pepper as needed.
   Mix until the desired texture is achieved.

Tips:

Great dip for crackers, chips and vegetables.

It makes a great sauce for fish (pan fried, steamed) and pasta. Just add in the very end to the cooked food.