soaking cashews

[cherry.chops]

i know other nuts can be soaked,and are better if they are, but i was wondering if it was the same with cashews?

[Veganforlife]

They can be, but often do not have to be. It depends. Depends on the recipe too...

[TaupeRawMan]

They can be, but often do not have to be. It depends. Depends on the recipe too...

VLF -

when you say they don't have to be, are you talking about enzyme-inhibitor-wise or recipe-wise. My thought is, regarding the inhibitors, that they should always be soaked.

[RawKnitster]

I don't soak cashews unless it is called for in a recipe. I think most nuts are improved by soaking and dehydrating, but not cashews. If your not eating large amounts I don't think soaking is necessary. I make dressings and puddings that blend up much creamier when the cashews are soaked. They only need to soak a couple hours. If I want them extra soft I soak them for a longer time in the fridge. Strangely, the truly raw cashews I use turn pink if they are soaked too long at room temp. That can't be good. :confused:

[spicyfull]

I don't soak them because they are already Soft, along with Mac. Nuts.