Ceviche is a dish of fresh fish cured in citrus. Traditionally Peruvian, many versions of ceviche are found in Central and South America. In Mexico tomato and avocado are often included and the ceviche is served with tostadas. This dish cannot be made ahead of time as the fish will overcook. Make sure the fish…… Continue reading ceviche 2.0
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mushroom ceviche
Ceviche (cebiche, seviche) is a popular South American dish which hails from Peru. It is generally made by curing fresh raw fish in citrus juice and spices, but here is a delightful vegetarian version from The South American Table by Maria Baez Kijac. Serve it with tostadas (tortilla chips). Bring a large saucepan of water to…… Continue reading mushroom ceviche
coconut and lime ice cream
This ice cream is light and refreshing with a smooth consistency. Dairy and egg free, it is thickened with agar-agar powder. Agar-agar (or Kanten in Japan) is a natural gelling substance extracted from algae. Unlike gelatine, agar-agar is heat resistant once set and is therefore an excellent food stabiliser and is often used in molecular gastronomy. It doesn’t impart any flavour…… Continue reading coconut and lime ice cream
lime syrup cake
An abundance of limes on the tree inspired me to make this moist but not overly sweet cake. Start by creaming 200g (7 oz) of butter with ¾ of a cup of caster sugar and the grated rind of one lime. Add 4 egg yolks one at a time and mix thoroughly. Next take 2 cups…… Continue reading lime syrup cake
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