1 tb Neutral vegetable oil -OR-
1/4 c Water
1 sm Onion; chopped
1 tb Dry white wine
3/4 c Raw cashews
1 1/2 c Plain unsweetened nondairy
- milk
1 pn Nutmeg; freshly grated
Salt
Black pepper; freshly ground
Soak cashews for at least 3 hours or up to overnight, then drain.
Heat the oil or water in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add the
onion, cover, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Do not brown.
Stir in the wine and set aside.
Place the drained cashews and 1 cup of the nondairy milk in a
high-speed blender or food procesor and process until thoroughly
smooth.
Transfer to a medium-sized saucepan over low heat. Season with the
nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
