Soak nuts and seeds overnight in water. Add all ingredients (including soaking water) to Thermomix and blend for 1 minute on speed 9, scrape down sides, blend again until smooth:
85g (1/2 cup) sunflower seeds
85g (1/2 cup) pine nuts
250g (1 cup) filtered water
1 tsp sea salt
75g (1/3 cup) fresh lemon juice
1 small clove garlic, or dash of garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
If you want to use this ‘sour cream’ in sweet dishes, leave out the onion powder and garlic!
(Original recipe from “Rejuvenate Your Life” by Serene Allison; variation by me.)
Cheaper version
Soak nuts and seeds overnight in water. Add all ingredients (including soaking water) to Thermomix and blend for 1 minute on speed 9, scrape down sides, blend again until smooth:
100g blanched almonds (you can blanch your own by pouring boiling water over raw almonds, leaving to sit for a while, then popping the skins off)
50g sunflower seeds
1 tsp herb/vege salt
3 tsp dried onion flakes
1 tsp *savoury yeast flakes
60g fresh lemon juice
250g filtered water
Tip:
* You can buy savoury yeast flakes from the health food shop – they add a bit of a ‘cheesey’ flavour.
