Toasted Cashew Sauce

1 1/2 c Cashew pieces; raw *

2 c -Water

1 tb Arrowroot powder; up to 2 tb

-or other thickener 2 tb White onion; chopped

1 ea Garlic clove; crushed

1 tb Tamari soy sauce

2 ts Ginger, fresh; peeled,grated

- up to 3 tsp Sea salt; to taste Cayenne pepper; to taste ----------------------------------OPTIONAL---------------------------------- 1 ea Vegetable bouillon cube

*technically speaking, all cashews must be slightly coked before being sold. Buy the ones called "raw" in the store. Spread the cashews about 1/4" thick on a shallow baking dish or pie pan. bake for 10-15 minutes at 300F, stirring once. Blend the cashews, 1/4 cup at a time in the blender until finely ground. Add all the ingredients to the blender and liquefy. Heat the sauce on medium-low heat, stirring regularly. When thickened and hot throughout, serve over vegetables, grains or other main dishes. Keeps 6-8 days in refrigerator. MAKES: 3 cups SOURCE: _Vegan Delights_ by Jeanne Marie Martin posted by Anne MacLellan