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The Adventurer's Palate: Family Recipes From Around the World
The Adventurer's Palate: Family Recipes From Around the World
The Adventurer's Palate: Family Recipes From Around the World
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The Adventurer's Palate showcases recipes from eight different countries, all of which have been passed down through families and cultures, and shares stories of how these recipes came together.
LanguageEnglish
Publishertredition
Release dateJul 10, 2018
ISBN9783743991101
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    The Adventurer's Palate - Kayla Utahna

    Preface

    I think this cookbook requires a bit of an explanation to begin. First, let me tell you a little about my journey so far.

    I’m wild. I’m a wanderer. I love adventure. Since I was a child, I have been obsessed with pirates and their stolen freedom to roam the seas. When I was a teenager, I discovered my passion for food. I loved (and still love) the excitement, joy, health and creativity the culinary and pastry arts bring to people.

    I have always been a firm believer in the beauty of culture, and through years of studying I have learned just how much every culture, even human civilization itself, is built largely around food. I believe that beginning an understanding of cultural cuisine can lead to an understanding of people that many may otherwise judge.

    So, with all this in mind, at the ripe old age of 21, I (somewhat) spontaneously set off to travel, leaping face first into a world of the unknown with very little planning. I have lived in several countries and have traveled to many countries in between. Throughout these crazy adventures, I have met an incredibly diverse world of people! Me, being myself of course, turned conversations towards food and attempted to immerse myself in the delicacies of faraway lands.

    With an emphasis on how important my own family is to me, I have managed to collect family recipes from all around the world. And now, here’s your chance to try them too!

    In this book we will dive into my adventures, the people I’ve met, the recipes that have been passed to me, and their significance.

    And if there is one lesson I’ve learned, it’s this:

    No matter where you go, food is the best currency.

    First Stop: California

    I can think of no better place to start this book off than the place I was born and bred, sunny California!

    Now, California is a big state. It can essentially be split into three parts: Northern, Central and Southern. Although the three do have their similarities, the culture, way of life and food in these different areas varies. I am from Northern Central California (the Bay Area) so that is the food we will be focusing on in this first stop of our culinary adventure.

    Californian food typically features fresh, crisp, bright ingredients. The whole Farm to Table movement in America is the standard of Californian cuisine. So, to start off, our first recipe features an absolute staple ingredient in my home state: the avocado.

    Avocado Egg Rolls

    Makes 8 large or 16 mini egg rolls

    Prep Time: 15 minutes

    Cooking Time: 5 minutes

    *If you can't find these, filo pastry will also work.

    1. If you are including the bacon, first brown it in a sauté pan with 1tbsp oil with the minced garlic.

    Remove the meat of the avocados from the skin and place in a bowl. Mash the avocados with a fork and add in the diced onion, salt, pepper, cilantro and lemon juice. Mash all these ingredients together into a chunky guacamole. Add the crispy bacon, if desired.

    2. Lay out your wonton wrapper like a diamond and place a spoonful of filling in the center. Wrap the wontons by tucking in the pointed edges and rolling lengthwise. Use a bit of water to stick the wonton wrapper to itself.

    3. Fry in a deep fat fryer at 375*F / 190*C until golden and crispy. Serve with your choice of dipping sauce and a fresh lemon. If you don't have a fryer, fill a deep sauté pan with oil and heat by frying your egg rolls one side at a time - just flip them over halfway through cooking!

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