To Presoak Cashews
Place the cashews in a quart-sized canning jar (or in a bowl) with at least 2 cups of water; cover and let them soak overnight in the refrigerator. Pour into a strainer, rinse, and drain well. Now the cashews are recipe-ready.
To Precook Cashews
Gently simmer the cashews in at least 2 cups of water for 15 minutes. Pour into a strainer, rinse, and drain well. Now the cashews are recipe-ready.