{"id":283459,"date":"2010-06-02T13:17:00","date_gmt":"2010-06-02T11:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stagingapp15670.cloudwayssites.com\/crispy-avocado-nems"},"modified":"2010-06-02T13:17:00","modified_gmt":"2010-06-02T11:17:00","slug":"crispy-avocado-nems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stagingapp15670.cloudwayssites.com\/en\/crispy-avocado-nems\/","title":{"rendered":"Crispy Avocado Nems"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\nI tasted them for the first time in Houston in an American restaurant. I don’t remember the name but apparently they are also available at Cheesecake Factory. These egg rolls are misnamed because they have nothing to do with real egg rolls. I don’t put rice cakes either. But these “egg rolls” are absolutely delicious! You have to try the recipe also for the incredible sauce that accompanies them. A slightly spicy, sweet sauce with honey, tamarind, cashew nuts and coriander! An original and delicious recipe! I asked one of my friends living in the US for the recipe and she gave me this one which is the closest. A little wonder! A big thank you to her!<\/div>\n
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\nRecipe for avocado egg rolls (10 rolls):<\/div>\n
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\n  -a package of square samoussa sheets (or bricks)<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
\n  -an avocado from Brazil (the big exotic ones!)<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
\n  -2 slices of dried tomatoes in oil<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
\n  -1\/4 of a red onion in small pieces<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
\n  -one tablespoon of chopped coriander leaves<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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\nFor the sauce:<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
\n  -80g of honey<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
\n  -6g of sugar<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
\n  -25g of olive oil<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
\n  -35g of cashew nuts (roasted, salted!)<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
\n  -2 teaspoons of white vinegar<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
\n  -a Chinese spring onion<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
\n  -a clove of garlic<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
\n  -1\/2 teaspoon cumin<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
\n  -1\/4 teaspoon ground pepper<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
\n  -one teaspoon of balsamic vinegar<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
\n  -1\/2 teaspoon tamarind pulp<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
\n  -a pinch of saffron<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
\n  -a small bunch of coriander<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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\nOil for frying<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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\nHere is a big lawyer from Brazil. It weighs almost a kilo!<\/em><\/div>\n
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\nOpen it in two.<\/em><\/div>\n
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\nThen peel it.<\/em><\/div>\n
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\nFinally, slice it lengthwise, then widthwise. Place in a large bowl.<\/em><\/div>\n
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\nCut the oil-dried tomatoes into very small pieces.<\/em><\/div>\n
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\nDo the same with a quarter of the red onion. You can keep the rest of the onion for another recipe.<\/em><\/div>\n
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\nPlace tomatoes, onion and chopped cilantro leaves on top of the avocado and mix gently by hand.<\/em><\/div>\n
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\nPlace a square of samoussa sheet on the diagonal and place the equivalent of two tablespoons of avocado melande on one corner. Fold the corner over the stuffing.<\/em><\/div>\n
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\nThen fold in the sides. finish by rolling forward to close the nem.<\/em><\/div>\n
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\n<\/strong> don’t prepare the egg rolls in advance, they are wet inside and risk soaking the dough! So prepare them and cook them right away!<\/em><\/div>\n
\nPut all the ingredients for the sauce in a small blender and turn on for two or three minutes.<\/em><\/div>\n
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\nTransfer the sauce to a small jar. You can taste the sauce, it is absolutely divine!!!<\/em><\/div>\n
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\nHeat oil in a wok or pan and cook egg rolls until golden brown.<\/em><\/div>\n
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\nCut the egg rolls in half and serve hot and crispy with the accompanying sauce. A treat!<\/em><\/div>\n
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