Queso Cabai Hijau Vegan

Bahan-bahan (8 porsi)

• 3 Tbsp vegan butter ((or sub avocado oil))
• 4 cloves garlic, minced ((4 cloves yield ~2 Tbsp or 12 g))
• 1 serrano pepper ((seeds removed and finely chopped))
• 4 Tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour*
• 1 3/4 - 2 cups unsweetened plain almond or rice milk
• 5 Tbsp nutritional yeast ((plus more to taste))
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 4 Tbsp mild green chilis ((divided))
• 1/2 Tbsp maple syrup or organic cane sugar ((or sub other sweetener of choice))
• 1/4 tsp hot sauce ((optional))
• Cilantro ((chopped))
• Red pepper flakes
• Tortilla chips