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Black chickpea, crab and fennel verrine recipe with apple and avocado
Check out this recipe via La Tartine Gourmande that combines chickpeas, crab and fennel in a ceviche-like mixture that is perfect for lunch outdoors.
You need:
- 200 g (1 heaped cup) cooked black chickpeas
- 200 g fresh crab meat, diced
- 1 large avocado, pitted and finely diced
- 1 medium fennel bulb, finely sliced
- 1 medium red apple, cored and finely diced
- Black sesame seeds, to taste
- 6 pink radishes, finely sliced
Dressing:
- Sea salt
- 2 limes
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (or fresh)
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped coriander
- 2 tablespoons hazelnut oil
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- Red peppercorn, ground, to taste
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the lime juice with the sea salt, garlic, and ginger.
- Add the oils and whisk to emulsify.
- Season with ground red peppercorn to taste, and stir in the coriander. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, crab meat, avocado and apple. Toss gently with the fennel and radishes.
- Add the dressing and toss gently. Sprinkle with black sesame seeds, and serve.
Strawberry and Chocolate Nachos!
This is by far the most original recipe I’ve seen in a long time. See how throwing a few things together can be fun and fit the needs of the moment. These Strawberry and Chocolate Nachos definitely fit the bill. It’s an easy, creative, family-friendly dessert that everyone will love. Just click here to see how this was made!
Chilled Guacamole Soup
Guacamole, yes, but avocado soup? Yep, that tambien.
Try this delicious soup that is sure to be a lovely addition to your routine Mexican recipes, and is a super summer cooler.
This is a perfect way to get your serving of fresh vegetables without having to cook. All it takes is a guacamole recipe, with a few simple extra ingredients. Check it out and enjoy!
Pastes from Hidalgo, Mexico
Have you ever wondered what these typical pastes, also called tacos árabes are?
A popular snack found in the state of Hidalgo, Mexico, this Cornish pastry was brought to Mexico by tin miners in the early 19th century. Learn about how Mexico adapted it to fit it’s flavorful cuisine.
