Cashew Nut Butter

 This is great for thickening cream soups and curries. 

For a large amount of cashew butter, place the organic raw cashews into a food processor with the blade inserted. If you're only making a small portion of nut butter use a nut grinder or a converted coffee bean grinder. 

Run the processor stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides. It takes a while to grind the cashews into butter, approximately 10 minutes. It's interesting though to watch the process as the nuts go from ground to paste. 
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I keep the nut butter refrigerated for longevity, but it does get hard. Before using, you may want to let it set at room temperature for a bit. Use within a few days.