1 cup of cashews (soaked and rinsed)
1/2 cup of water
1/4 cup of lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon celtic sea salt
Directions
Directions to make this raw sour cream recipe:
1. If you are wise and patient, soak your cashews first and then rinse them before blending. If you are impatient and have a high-speed blender, just throw dry cashews in your blender.
2. Add all ingredients, including cashews, into your blender.
3. Blend until smooth.
4. Transfer to a bowl and then chill in fridge for at least 2 hours.
5. Enjoy on raw vegan tacos or as a dip!
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
Raw sour cream recipe - Yet another simple cashew-based recipe that whips up quickly in the blender and will tingle your taste-buds!
Big thanks to Ashlyn for sending this recipe my way. It's totally my style (simple, quick and delicious) and a great excuse to make this raw vegan taco meat recipe, which I hadn't had for ages. Because to me tacos and sour cream go hand in hand, don't you think!
This is super quick to prepare. Best made in a high-speed blender, of course.
What is your favorite way to use raw sour cream at home?
Raw sour cream recipe contributed by the lovely Ashlyn!
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Comments
Shalini N. Singhal
Dec 05, 2011
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Thank you to the Google gods for directing me to your website while I was looking for a raw mayo recipe. I LOVE your recipes and I can't wait to try this one as well.
The Rawtarian
Dec 05, 2011
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Lol re: Google gods
:)
sabine @ some-l...
Dec 09, 2011
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hmm this looks amazing!
The Rawtarian
Dec 11, 2011
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If you try it let us know what you think Sabine!
Ashlyn
Dec 11, 2011
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I am so glad you like it, Laura-Jane! I was starting to think that maybe you had forgotten about it but I can see that you have been very busy in the kitchen creating all those delicious new recipes you've recently posted. :)
I hope you and everyone else finds this recipe as versatile as I have. I use it for tacos and as a base for dips and soups.
Enjoy!
The Rawtarian
Dec 11, 2011
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Thank you so much for sharing it, Ashlyn :)
Jodi Marsh
Dec 16, 2011
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Where is the sour cream ingredient in this Raw Sour Cream Recipe?
The Rawtarian
Jan 02, 2012
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Hi Jodi,
All of my recipes are raw and vegan (dairy-free) so there is no sour cream in this recipe.
The purpose of this recipe is to create a vegan, dairy-free recipe that resembles sour cream without actually using sour cream :)
Ousama
Dec 27, 2011
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This looks very interesting. Could you please explain the taste and texture of this? Is it really thick and creamy? Does it taste nutty?
The Rawtarian
Dec 27, 2011
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Does it taste nutty? Nope
Thick and creamy? Yep
Provided that you have a good blender, like a Vitamix
:)
Natalie K
Jan 06, 2012
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The consistency was exactly like sour cream, the only thing was it tasted like ranch to me. I made it for beans and ended up having to use it as a vegetable dip. Maybe the onion powder was too much. Any suggestions?
The Rawtarian
Feb 06, 2012
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I do agree that cutting out onion powder might make it more sour creamy
Janel Worcester...
Feb 06, 2012
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I am not able to eat cashews (sesame seeds or peanuts) and I have noticed there are a lot of recipes that call for cashews. Do you know of any substitutes for cashews? I love your site and the great info you share. I find that your recipes are the only ones I look for when I am searching for something good to eat. I am new to raw and you have been so helpful! I originally thought I could not be 100% raw but after hearing what you have to say I think it may be do-able!
The Rawtarian
Feb 06, 2012
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Can you eat macadamia nuts? That might work as good substitute for cashews - soak and rinse them first though
Kelly Jo Cole
Apr 15, 2012
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Yeay.....I am SOOOOO happy that I found your site!!! I can't wait to try this-and all your other recipes!!!
The Rawtarian
Apr 23, 2012
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I am glad to have you here Kelly-Jo :) And big props for us double-names :)
Otillie
May 12, 2012
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Making this tomorrow for raw tacos. Can't wait! I miss sour cream soooo much!
The Rawtarian
May 13, 2012
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Let me know how it turns out for you Otillie
Otillie
May 13, 2012
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It is sooo good! I used it on raw tacos and it tasted just like sour cream. After reading the comments I decided to leave out the onion powder. I thought it tasted great and so did my husband!
The Rawtarian
May 21, 2012
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Glad you loved it. Thanks for sharing what you left out. Comments like yours make this a better place.
Otillie
Jun 17, 2012
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I always loved a taco dip that my mother in law made....so I made homemade taco seasoning with dried seasonings and added it to the sour cream. Having it tomorrow. Can't wait to try it!
Faresa
Jan 07, 2013
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I just made this for the 3rd time, I love it! No more "reg" sour cream for me~Thanks so much~
The Rawtarian
Jan 07, 2013
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Glad you are having success with the raw sour cream recipe Faresa!
Susan
Jan 22, 2013
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How long should I soak the cashews if I have time to go that route?
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The Rawtarian
Jan 26, 2013
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Hi Susan if you choose to soak 2 hours should do it - then rinse and pat dry before using
Dawn
Mar 15, 2013
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Hi,
I just found your site and I love it! I am new to raw eating and this site gives me high hopes of maintaining this lifestyle. I don't have a Vitamix I have a Oyster blender but its pretty sharp. Do you think the sour cream will still come out creamy?
The Rawtarian
Mar 15, 2013
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Hi Dawn, it won't come out quite as smooth. But to help make it smoother, try soaking your cashews in warm water for at least three hours before using. Drain and rinse. Then pat dry with tea towel. This will soften them and make it smoother to blend
Tess
Apr 06, 2013
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I made this for a vegan friend of mine I'm vegetarian and we had a mexican lunch it was soooo good! Definitely a make again thanks!
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The Rawtarian
Apr 07, 2013
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Sounds awesome, Tess!
Judith
Apr 20, 2013
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Raw Sour Cream, YEEEEEH!!!!, awesome for my salads. Love it. I think I put i little more lemon than I should of, but I love this recipe. Very easy. Do you have any recipe for hummus? If you do, I can't find it. Thanks, thanks, thanks.
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The Rawtarian
Apr 28, 2013
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Hi Judith, haven't posted up a free recipe for hummus yet. Should do, though! Glad you are liking the sour cream!
Janet
Apr 26, 2013
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I just love the fact that I can look up nearly everything and find a great raw sub! About to try this one!
Janet
Apr 26, 2013
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That was delicious. I threw mine in the freezer to quicken up the 2 hour wait and it was great. Will report tomorrow on how it does overnight. I seriously never thought it was going to be thick like sour cream but it was perfect.
The Rawtarian
Apr 28, 2013
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Hi Janet, you are doing awesome!
What did you serve the sour cream with?
Jaclyn
May 12, 2013
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I just made tacos with your "taco meat" and this sour cream and salsa. Amazing! I am in awe. Just superb, thank you so so much!!
The Rawtarian
May 16, 2013
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Awesome Jaclyn!
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