Cashew Sauce
ACTIVE TIME: 25 minutes minutes
TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes minutes
Yield: 1 cup
Cashew Butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/3 cup walnut oil
- 2 cups roasted cashews
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Cashew Sauce
- 1/2 cup cashew butter
- 3/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt, optional
Make the cashew butter: Place the honey in a microwave-safe container and heat in the microwave for 15 seconds. Remove from the microwave and add the oil. Place the nuts and salt in the bowl of a food processor and pulse for 5 seconds. Then, while the processor is running, very slowly drizzle in the honey and oil. Process until an emulsion is formed and the mixture is smooth, 45 seconds to 1 minute. If the mixture is too thick and doesn't spread easily, add a little more oil.
Whisk the butter, milk, and pepper together in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Taste and add salt, if desired. Heat until sauce is warmed through. Serve over grilled chicken, pork, or rice.