I'd recommend soaking them overnight for the best results but in a pinch you can do a quick soak.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIf you have a couple hours, place the cashews in a bowl and pour boiling water over them and let them soak for 2 hours. If you don't have time, boil the cashews in a small pot of water for 10 minutes then straining and proceeding with the recipe.