Thursday, March 10, 2011

How to make Cassava Bread (Casabe)


First of all we´ll need:


1. – Cassava root or Yucca.

2. – Colander.

3. – Grater.

4. – A Skillet.



Let´s start it:

Step 1: We got to peel off the skin of the cassava and then we are going to pass the cassava root trough the first side showed on our grater picture.


Step 2: Now we will use our colander, to drain all the natural water that the cassava contains; put the cassava inside it and leave it on it a time, until you see that is dry or almost dry.


Step 3: Use a skillet of your selection and leave it on the stove a time, waiting to heat it up. Then put your cassava inside the heated skillet, we are not going to use oil or anything else; it won’t stick, just smooth the cassava using a spoon or the same spatula and give it the shape you want. When you think that one side is ready, flip it over to the other side with a spatula. It will be ready when you see that it´s color is turning brown then remove it from the skillet. Experiment with different shapes, thickness, thinness, as shall the brown that you prefer.


Step 4: Finally you can enjoy your delicious cassava bread!!! You can add to it butter, honey, cheese or anything that you can imagine =)


And this is it, now you can surprise to your friends or family making cassava bread.





Monday, March 7, 2011

How to make Ceviche




We will need:

Any amount of white fish, is recommended that use more than a half-gallon because the people will eat it fast.

One cup of Chopped/diced onion for every three cups of fish that you will use.

Chopped/diced red and green peppers, one half cup of each color.

If you desired, Hot sauce.

Salt and Pepper.

Lime juice, enough to entirely cover the fish completely.

A ceramic bowl, large jar or a glass.

A box of saltine crackers for enjoy so much more your ceviche.

Let´s start it:

1. - We got to take our fish and chop it in small squares then we have to put our fish squares on a ceramic bowl or any recipient that we have at home, and cover it with the lime juice and salt. (Remember to cover the fish entirely with the salt and the lime juice).

2. - Cover the ceramic bowl or your recipient with a cover or a dishtowel, and put it at the refrigerator at least 4 to 5 hours, you will see that the fish will be cook in the lime juice, after this time.

3. - Mix the choped/diced onions and the peppers in the same recipient (not in the same of the fish) with more lime juice and salt then leave it on repose for one hour at least.

4. – Now mix the fish with the chopped/diced onions and peppers, add a little bit more of salt and oil at taste now you can serve it or let it on repose about 1 hour for a flavor mix. Also you can make ceviche with shrimps, just replace the fish for shrimps or use both.

That´s all, now you can make ceviche for a party or just to share in family. Remember enjoy the ceviche with your saltine crakers.