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Mary Bergen
Rancho dos Rios
Ojai, California
Born a city girl, she converted to country life after her family bought Ranchos dos Rios, their 800-acre ranch, in 1957. Her father dedicated 100 acres to California Avocados in 1972. Mary formed a profound connection with nature on the ranch that ultimately became...
AVOCADO RICA AREPA EMPANADA
Categories
- Appetizers & Snacks,
- Promotions
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Preparation
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Cook Time
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Total Time
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Recipe Provided By the California Avocado Commission
Ingredients
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Dough
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1
lb.
rica arepa flour (in any Latin market-- more like semolina)
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2.000
2
ripe avocados
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2.000
2
cups
boiling water mixed into the dough
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1.000
1
Tbsp.
olive oil
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1
Tbsp.
of brown sugar
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pinch of salt
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Filling
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2.000
2
Tbsp.
of olive oil
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1.000
1
2 lb. main lobster cooked and chunks
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2.000
2
Tbsp.
of garlic
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1.000
1
cup
of lea and Perrins
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2.000
2
California chilies
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1.000
1
tomato
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3.000
3
oz.
manchego cheese, grated
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Avocado and Tangerine Sauce
Instructions
- Dough
- Mix ingredients well and let sit until cold.
- Then knead until workable dough.... adding flour as necessary.
- Filling
- In a pan with olive oil saute garlic until medium golden.
- Add Lea and Perrins and chopped tomato.
- Bring to a boil and reduce until sauce has the consistency of gravy.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Add California chilies.
- Put into a blender and blend fine.
- Put the mixture back into the pan and add lobster chunks.
- Let filling cool off.
- In a bowl mix filling with grated manchego cheese.
- On a wooden board start working the dough with a rolling pin until thin (approximately 1/8").
- Cut into circles with cup or glass.
- Fill circles with 1 tablespoon of the mixture and pinch together with a fork or your fingers.
- Lightly cook in olive oil.
- Serve with avocado and tangerine sauce
*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
Nutrition information per serving
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