Editor's note: The recipe and introductory text below are excerpted from Charlie Trotter and Roxanne Klein's book, Raw.
•Nutritional yeast is available at health food stores.
•Like many raw recipes, this dish requires a dehydrator for preparation. Excalibur dehydrators cost between $100 and $250 and are available online at shop.store.yahoo.com.
Recipe information
Yield
Yield: 2 cups
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
In a high-speed blender, combine the pine nuts and Rejuvelac and process until the mixture is thick and creamy. Pour into a small bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let stand in a warm place for 12 to 14 hours, or until the mixture smells like it has begun to ferment. It will have a yeasty odor.
Step 2
Stir in the salt and yeast, mixing carefully. Using an offset spatula, spread the pine nut mixture in a 1/8-inch-thick layer on nonstick drying sheets. Place on dehydrator shelves and dehydrate at 105°F for 10 to 14 hours, or until it breaks easily into dime-sized flakes. Use immediately, or transfer to a covered container and store in the refrigerator for up to several weeks.