A plant-based liquid made by blending nuts, or nut butter, with water and straining out the solids, used as a dairy-free alternative to cow's milk. Almond milk has a long history in European and Middle Eastern cooking, while coconut milk is a staple of Southeast Asian curries and stews; both are conventionally grouped with nut milks, though coconut is botanically a fruit and peanut a legume. Cashew milk has a neutral, mild flavor that makes it easy to use in both sweet and savory recipes, from smoothies to curries.