Vegan Cheese? Yes Please!!.... Vegan Smoked Mozzarella

Yup, I said it-  Here is my vegan version of smoked mozzarella.  I decided to venture out of my comfort zone to see if I could come up with my own vegan cheese.  All the vegan cheese store bought products have never really impressed me.  So, why not try and wing it and see what I come up with?  I went with ingredients that made sense to me to try and emulate that yummy, smokey mozzy flavor.  Then end product?  Better than store bought!!

 Vegan Smoked Mozzarella

Ingredients: (yields 4 generous slices of mozzarella)

1/4 block firm tofu (water removed and pressed)
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
1/2 lemon juiced
1/4 c raw cashews (soaked at least 2 hrs)
sea salt
2 tsp liquid smoke
2 tbsp water
1 tbsp corn starch (or Agar Agar-see tips if use)


Directions:
Combine all ingredients in blender.  Blend until smooth.  Spoon delicately on plate and place in freezer until firm. 
tip: if using agar agar, it is not necessary to freeze.
Remove from freezer and let thaw until room temp.  Serve with your favorite Vegan dish!!!!