Viva Mexican Sushi , Guacamole & Gorgamole Viva !!!!
June 9, 2010 in Uncategorized
My house looks like a flag factory – we have them outside around the verhandah!! We have them on our hedge – on my desk on all of the cars – my dogs wear flags all day – in my kitchen – in my lounge – and we have Bafana Bafana T-Shirts!!! Max keeps on feeling the need to move and re-decorate our flag factory …. i had to hold this looooong ladder – with a few rungs missing, yesterday as he moved them AGAIN!!!! He brandishes the staple gun like – Rio Lobo with his six shooter.
So – only two more sleeps and hubby and I are packing YAY!!!- we are off down to the South Coast Tripepi’s!!! Tripepi’s like to gather together for such occassions. My dear Rosa – has already made some Caneloni – HAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIYAAAAAAI CARAMBA – YOBA-ZELAAAA …. this is the best caneloni EVER. I will ply our dear darling Rosa with some Sarf African Vino – shouldn’t be too much of a problemo – if u know what I mean!!!! We have planned to spend Friday morning together in her kitchen down in Port Edward ……….. couple of glasses of thisssss – a couple of glasses of thaaat and we shall be in collective Tripepi heaven!!! I am planning – hopefully – to make a Paraguayan dessert …. but Rosa wants some of that Tequila & Lime “Prickly Pair” ice cream …….. let’s see!!!! Not sure yet – but what I will share with you – when I do get around to making that Paraguayan dinges …….. is the recipe – WITH THE LINK – to it!!! Wow – you WON’T BELIEVE what goes into this one!!!! hehehe …
Let’s get stuck into Sexy-SizzlingSnackerooo’s Number 3 – Gorgamole and Guacamole!! Yeepa Yeepa Andale … Wozzzaaaani !
Gotta have shloppy stuff to dip your Match Sticks in to!!! Not to mention the Nachos di Kuku (nacho’s with chicken pieces …) and my personal fave – being a total sushi luuuuuuuurver – i could roll in a bath filled with Ceviche – all limey and chilli with crunchy prawns that pop when you bite into them …………
Guacamole & it’s Half Italian Half Mexican Couzzie – Gorgamole!!!
I know that these snacks are supposed to reflect Mexico and South AFrica
but I just could not resist a tiny weeny Italian touch here!
Just a smidge of tweaking to get this more in line
with my liking!!!
5 ripe Avocado Pears
smoked paprika
tobasco sauce
salt pepper
1 big bunch of coriander – finely chopped
1 bunch of nice juicy spring onions
jalapeno peppers (drained and chhopped)
1 tub of creme fraiche
the juice of half a lemon
I make a big batch of this Guacamole – and divide it into two bowls
The second bowl gets the Italian Treatment.
In a mixing bowl –
Remove the flesh from your 5 Avo’s and place in bowl and using a potato masher mash until smooth-ish.
Add the tub of creme fraiche or marscarpone or even a good thick mayonaise such as Helmans will do.
Now work according to your taste
I like it hot!! So I went crazy with the Tobasco sauce –
About 1 tsp of Worcester sauce
1/2 tsp of smoked paprika
Add the finely chopped coriander and spring onions.
the lemon juice
2 tbl spoons of chopped jalepino’s
Salt and Pepper to taste
Give this a good stir and divide in half
In the remaining half – or quarter – depending on what your guests like
add the gorgonzola cheese – make sure that you have left this tangy, salty Italian Cheese out of
the fridge to get all soft and gooey! – break it up with your fingers and add it!
IF
you dont like Gorgonzola and you would prefer Roquefort – or our local Simonsig Blue Cheese
feel free!!
Garnish the bowls differently so you can tell your guests
which one is which!!
Arrange your Cheese Straws and Nacho’s around each one on a platter and serve!
Now on to my fave – CEVICHE
I think it’s my love of sushi that made me try this dish – I have seen recipes for this for ages
and have often wanted to try it – this occassion
BAFANA BAFANA vs MEXICO
was my GOLDEN opportunity!!!
I can tell you that I shall be having this again and again and …………
Ingredients:
1 piece of firm white fish – I used Hake
1 packet of pre-cooked Prawns from Woolies (remove the tail shells)
1 bunch of coriander
2 chilli’s (add more or less – according to your taste)
100ml of lime juice (i used bottled)
the juice of 1 lemon
salt and pepper to taste
Finely chop the fish into 1cm x 2cm bits and put them in a bowl with the lime juice.
Allow to stand for 7 minutes – you will see that the fish goes from clear and glassy to
opaque
Now – drain off the lime juice – add the prawns , chopped coriander, chilli, salt and pepper and
serve.
It’s like a big big bowl of sushi – mexican sushi!!
Afro-Mexican Relations were good last weekend!!
and remember people ……
She’s Washing!!!!!!
tandy.sinclair said on June 9, 2010
all yummy! and inspiring me what to cook tomorrow night with my home made pasta!
janicetripepi said on June 9, 2010
Oh Wow – nothing better than home – made pasta T. Hmmm … i would get out one of those fab crayfish and make a crayfish and chilli pasta … with a teeny dash of sambuca!!!!! xxxx jan xxxx
Crayfish just loves a wee bit of sambuca and grande marnier
mikejax said on June 9, 2010
Hi Jan, yet another mouth watering recipe. I say we won’t only be eating Mexican from the table but on the field come Friday evening. Viva BAFANA!!!!
slicesofkiwi said on June 9, 2010
absolutely wow! I love guacamole
viva bafana and the azzurri!
janicetripepi said on June 9, 2010
HAHAHAHAHHAAAAAAAAAAAA … i hope so!!!! Real Mexican Sushi …. without the lime!! hehehe …… jan
janicetripepi said on June 9, 2010
Me too – that wonderful pale cool green – hiding a spicy surprise! Forza Azzuri xxxxxxxxx jan
pinkpolkadot said on June 9, 2010
The food looks wonderful! Love all the flags, etc!!
ninatimm said on June 9, 2010
CEVICHE also my favorite and then of course the Gorgamole!!!To die for Doll!
janicetripepi said on June 9, 2010
Thanks Nins – like I say – this was a first for me – and i am inventing all sorts of combo’s with this already!!! have an awesome evening angel xxx jan
Zabwan said on June 9, 2010
that all looks too, too divine!! have a glass of this and a glass of that for me too!! xxx
tbird said on June 10, 2010
YUM YUM YUM YUM tooooooo delicious…
SOCCER FEVER!! and IM LOVING EVERY MINUTE!!
Gaby866 said on June 10, 2010
amazing !! and that Ceviche ! a definite must .. as for the all too gorgeous Staffie he does steal the show ..
MickyM said on June 10, 2010
So pleased the soccer bug has bitten lots of people – we are planning a soccer feast for the opening tomorrow and I might just steal one or two ideas from you. Looks yummy…..
janicetripepi said on June 10, 2010
HAHAHA my middle name is “a wee dram” hehe … oh and also – i like to have lots of fun hehehehe ….. have a great day Z and hug yourself lots xxxx jan
janicetripepi said on June 10, 2010
Send me an air ticket – and I am all yours angel … i think we could put our heads and stomachs together and come up with a FAAAAABULOUS EVENING XX janjan
janicetripepi said on June 10, 2010
Thanks my angel – enjoy your World Cup and blow them vuvu’s xxxx jan
janicetripepi said on June 10, 2010
You go right ahead my angel – i would be honoured for your to make any of my recipes – and dont forget – blow them vuvuzelas AYOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOBA XXX JAN
TheCreativePot said on June 10, 2010
I tell you Jan, I cannot get enough of the Bubbleator’s outfits! Cracks me up every time.
Your guacamole (both versions) looks fantabulous and the ceviche – my oh my but it looks good. Been wanting to try ceviche ever since my hubby tried it in Peru almost 2 years ago, but have not gotten round to it yet. You’re inspiring me again!
dorsal said on June 11, 2010
What about the Lemon Juice in the ceviche or is that as a garnish when served ?
janicetripepi said on June 11, 2010
HAI AI AI AI …. but your are on the ball hey!!!! hehehe … scuse the pun but you are quite right – i add the lemon juice to the finished ceviche .. i really like the combo of lemon and lime!! AYOOOOOOOBA thanks pete i will ammend the recipe!!!! HOW AWESOME WAS THAT CONCERT LAST NIGHT!!!!! EISH ….. have a great WC opening evening and remember …………. she’s wasing you!!!! xxxxxx jan
dorsal said on June 11, 2010
Thanks Doll ,Will try it tomorrow after RUGBY
Le Frogs vs Bokke
Go Well talk later
dorsal said on June 14, 2010
Good Golly Gosh
That was Good
janicetripepi said on June 14, 2010
Did you try the Ceviche – i HOPE so cos I WOULD REALLY like to know your thoughts on the dish. I just love it – this is the first time i have had it – and wow it’s fresh and clean and juicy and yummy. I am thinking about all sorts of adaptations too. xxx FORZAAAAAAAA ITALIAAAAAAAAAAAA ….. XXXX jan
dorsal said on June 15, 2010
Kalimera ,Cevice is was great,really enjoyed it.
I will communicate with you later re ideas am up to my eyeballs at present ,
Go Greece
(get your first cup goal in SA)