Friday, January 13, 2017

Habanero Harissa :: Favorite Fatalii Chili Enveloped in Tunisian Flavors ::



If you haven't yet discovered North Africa's favorite hot sauce, take a moment to get acquainted w/ Harissa.  Avanti versions of Harissa are plentiful over the years.  Try the more eclectic Avanti Poached Garlic & Green Peppercorn HARISSA recipe too.  This one is relatively traditional, pepper focused, using two richly flavored chili peppers, Fatalii & Hatch

 

Amount
Measure
Ingredient
Prep Method
2
Ounces
Fatalii chili
Fresh
1 1/2
Cups
EVOO

1/4
Cup
Garlic cloves
Fresh
2
Tablespoons
Herbs de Provance

2
Tablespoons
Anise hemp sea salt

1
Tablespoon
Cumin seed

1
Tablespoon
Coriander seed

1
Teaspoon
Caraway seed

1/2
Teaspoon
Anise seed

2
Medium
Meyer lemons
Zest only



Directions:



Combine and roast in a 350 oven for 10 mins.  Then cool in the turned off oven to cure. 



8
Ounces
Mild hatch chilies
Dried



Stem & seed the chilies and roast in a 350 oven for 15 mins.  Stir every 5 mins.  To the roasted chilies add:



1
Cup
Fresh citrus juice
Lemon & lime
1
Cup
Dry sherry

2
Tablespoons
Shoyu

2
Tablespoons
White miso

1
Tablespoon
Tomato paste

5
Cloves
Pickled garlic

1
Cup
Preserved lemons

1 1/2
Quarts
Water





Let steep over night.  Combine all and blend in the vitamix.  Let steep again for several hours, then blend again to a smooth consistency.  


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Blog post by Chef Mark Cleveland

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A Really Good Spiced Peanut




Amount
Measure
Ingredient
Prep Method
1
Pound
Toasted peanuts
No salt
1/2
Cup
Honey

1
Tablespoon
Port




Directions:



Preheat the oven to 300, and prep a sprayed parchment lined sheet. 

Boil the honey & port for 5 mins.  Remove from heat and stir in the peanuts.  In another larger bowl combine



1/2
Cup
Sugar

1 1/2
Teaspoon
Sea salt

1
Teaspoon




Stir the peanuts into the sugar mixture & coat well.  Press the sugar into the nuts as much as possible.  Spread onto the sheet pan.  Slow roast for 30+ mins.  Stir every 7 mins.  They are done when nice and crispy and no longer sticky.  They keep well in an air tight container.  


Eating Healthy & Delicious is a Win Win Win Situation!
Eat, Live & Party Well
Blog post by Chef Mark Cleveland

Avanti is the longstanding leader in organic, sustainable, local, flavorful cuisine in Orange County, CA.

Meaning 'forward' in Italian, Avanti Natural is a culinary philosophy that integrates the best of traditional European and Asian healthful eating with the latest nutritional information for optimum health.

At Avanti Natural, we believe that you don't have to sacrifice taste to eat healthy.  You can Eat Well & Live Well.  Follow us on social media to see what Avanti is up to now.  We are Whole Foods Experts.  Post photos of your versions of Avanti Natural recipes on our Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube pages.  Check our blog on the website for how to recipe blogs.  We’re excited to see and share your culinary creativity!

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3 Reaper Sea Salt Blend



Amount
Measure
Ingredient
Prep Method
3
Whole
Carolina Reaper Chilies
Or fav HOT chilies
1
Cup
Sea salt

1/3
Cup
Gourmet sea salt blend

1
Tablespoon
Flax seeds


Optional Additions: Favorite Spice Blends.  I use Avanti’s La Boca Es Un Carnival Mexican oregano spice blend, but try Italian, Thai, Mexi seasonings, chili powder, curry, garam masala or Herbs de Provence.  


Directions:

Carefully slice the HOT chilies.  Use a serrated paring knife and wear gloves if your hands are sensitive.  Toss w/ the other ingredients spread out in a glass bowl or plate & cure in the sun for several days until dry.  Stir two or three times a day. 




Eating Healthy & Delicious is a Win Win Win Situation!
Eat, Live & Party Well
Blog post by Chef Mark Cleveland

Avanti is the longstanding leader in organic, sustainable, local, flavorful cuisine in Orange County, CA.

Meaning 'forward' in Italian, Avanti Natural is a culinary philosophy that integrates the best of traditional European and Asian healthful eating with the latest nutritional information for optimum health.

At Avanti Natural, we believe that you don't have to sacrifice taste to eat healthy.  You can Eat Well & Live Well.  Follow us on social media to see what Avanti is up to now.  We are Whole Foods Experts.  Post photos of your versions of Avanti Natural recipes on our Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube pages.  Check our blog on the website for how to recipe blogs.  We’re excited to see and share your culinary creativity!

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