This is the simple vegetarian version of the recipe. It can be turned into a nice ceviche by adding very fresh finely chopped white fish or sea scallops to the salsa. Cilantro is also a nice addition as is a dollop of sour cream or a crumbled of queso fresco.
Ingredients
Salsa
2 medium size tomatillos, finely chopped
2 bananas, finely chopped
1/2 jalapeno, finely chopped
1 lime, juiced
1 small white onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
2 Tbns olive oil
Salt
2 medium size tomatillos, finely chopped
2 bananas, finely chopped
1/2 jalapeno, finely chopped
1 lime, juiced
1 small white onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
2 Tbns olive oil
Salt
Marinated Peppers
1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 medium yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
2 Tbns white wine vinegar
salt
1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 medium yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
2 Tbns white wine vinegar
salt
Cornmeal Cakes
1 cup cornmeal
2 cups water
4 tbspns butter
1/2 cup or more of shredded cheddar cheese
Pinch of cumin
1 cup cornmeal
2 cups water
4 tbspns butter
1/2 cup or more of shredded cheddar cheese
Pinch of cumin
Procedure
Cornmeal Cakes
Pre heat oven to 425 F
Bring water along with salt and butter to a boil.
Stir in cornmeal and cumin.
Should be thick but smooth. If too thick then add more water.
Finish with cheese.
Form 1 inch to 1 1/2 inch wide disks by hand and place on a buttered sheet tray.
Bake in oven for approximately 10 minutes or till light brown on bottom then flip and let opposite side brown for 3-5 minutes. Let cool on rack.
Salsa
Combine ingredients and adjust seasonings.
Marinated Bell Peppers
Combine ingredients and adjust seasonings.
Assembly
Top cornmeal cakes with salsa then with bell pepper marinade
Pre heat oven to 425 F
Bring water along with salt and butter to a boil.
Stir in cornmeal and cumin.
Should be thick but smooth. If too thick then add more water.
Finish with cheese.
Form 1 inch to 1 1/2 inch wide disks by hand and place on a buttered sheet tray.
Bake in oven for approximately 10 minutes or till light brown on bottom then flip and let opposite side brown for 3-5 minutes. Let cool on rack.
Salsa
Combine ingredients and adjust seasonings.
Marinated Bell Peppers
Combine ingredients and adjust seasonings.
Assembly
Top cornmeal cakes with salsa then with bell pepper marinade
Recipe and Photos by guest blogger Jasmine Hibbitt
1 comments:
Great recipe!!!And beautiful colors.
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