Friday, February 29, 2008

what's ugly and bumpy on the outside and velvety smooth underneath?

Since I have stopped eating meat, avocado has become a staple in my diet. Luckily they are packed full of nutritional gifts so now I live on them. Every morning starts with avocado on sour dough toast!! I think I am addicted. Hass avos (the black bumpy ones) are the best in my opinion as they are creamy and delicious. The other type is so watery it kind of ruins the whole idea for me (even though they are much prettier outside). Avocadoes are great for so many things but especially this puree. Avocado 'mousse' is so simple but it is luxurious and the texture especially with seafood can not be beaten. Let me tell you, this may seem too simple to be special, but I can gurantee you I have used this puree in some of the finest restaurants I have worked in.

Ok here it is

Avocado Mousse

4 ripe Hass Avocadoes
juice of 1 lime
drizzle EV Olive Oil
pinch caster sugar
pinch white pepper
salt

In a blender puree the avocado and add the lime juice. Drizzle in some olive oil.
Continue to puree until you have a lump free 'mousse'
If possible, it is best to pass the mousse through a fine seive, then adjust the seasoning.
Voila!!

This 'mousse' (named so because it is so luxuriously creamy and light) is perfect with seafood , we love it with prawns. I served it for a dinner party with sous vide yabbies, crostini crisp and tomato confit. Please try it! Even just on toast or with homemade potato crisps yum..

1 comments:

Alice said...

You should try a few recipes from northern Brazil where they use avocados in icecream or they just beat them with a bit of sugar and cream. Delicious!! Avocados are used for sweet dishes in this country.