Sardines, Sardines & more Sardines!!!

This is my quick and easy go to meal when I am either do not have time or when I am not in the mood to cook. This dish is my brother's, husband and uncle's favorite, probably because it takes less than 15 minutes to make and it taste great.

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I am well aware that Sardines are not for everyone, but if you are into semi-cooking then this one is for you.

best served with white rice

Recipe
1 small frying pan
1 tablespoon of tomato paste
1 teaspoon of butter
1/2 onion (sliced)
1 habanero pepper
3 tablespoons of oil
1/2 teaspoon of thyme
1/4 lime juice
1 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of Adobe seasoning
1/2 cup of water
15oz can of Sardines
1 garlic clove

Let's get started...

Medium temperature heat oil in frying pan  and fry tomato paste for 2 minutes, then toss in crush garlic clove. Once garlic clove has cooked for 2 minutes add water then sardines. Add salt, pepper (slice open if you are not afraid of the heat), lime juice, salt, thyme, seasoning and butter. After 4 minutes add sliced onions and let cook until clear. Discard habaneros pepper and enjoy.


VOILA, DELICIOUS SARDINES!

Sardines are best paired with rice, potatoes, boiled plantain or any boiled root.

Fish & Grits

Maiz Moulin ak Poisson

Maiz Moulin avec Tilapia/ Cornmeal with Tilapia garnished with Avocado and Tomato Salad

I love eating maiz moulin! The creamier the cornmeal the better, so I decided to make some, for the first time, with a side Tilapia. This weekend my husband and I had some visitors over and they brought us a huge avocado with some pain haitienne (Haitian bread) and I thought what a great opportunity to eat the avocado with the maiz moulin. Just thinking about this dish makes my mouth water.

Avocado goes great with cornmeal, the soft cool taste and texture of the avocado is fantastic with the warm smooth cornmeal texture. 


Maiz Moulin Recipe/Corn Meal ( yields 2-4 servings)


1-2 cups of cornmeal (coarse and yellow version)

1 teaspoon of salt
1/2 cup of coconut milk (optional)
3 cups of water
1 small pot
1 wooden spoon

Coarse Corn Meal

Place pot on the stove with 3 cups of water and salt on medium temperature. Once water begins to boil rinse out the cornmeal and add to boiling water. Once added to boiling water and ingredients come to a boil, stir vigorously to eliminate any lumps for about 8-10 mins. with a wooden spoon. Lower temperature halfway to and cover pot and leave undisturbed for about 30 mins. At this point, you want to uncover pot add coconut milk and beat/stir for 2-3 mins. and serve. Enjoy!


Oven Steamed Tilapia Recipe (yielding 2 servings)

1lbs of Tilapia (2 fillets)
2 teaspoons of salt
1 teaspoon of pepper
1 lime
1/4 cup of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 sheets of aluminum foil

Rinse of the fish fillets and pat dry. Cut lime in half and cut four slices of half wedge for garnish (so set aside for now) and squeeze remaining lime juice on fillets. Season with salt and pepper. Take aluminium foil and in the middle of the foil drizzle EVOO and place 1 fillet on top, place 2 slices of lime and fold edges inward to seal and prevent leakage. Do the same with the second fillet and place in oven for 45 mins at 325 degrees.

Avocado and Tomato Salad

1 large avocado
1 large tomato
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of salt
1/2 cup cilantro
1 small bowl
1/4 cup of rice vinegar

Dice avocado and tomato into cubes. Chop cilantro finely. Combine salt, pepper, rice vinegar, diced avocado, cilantro and tomato into a small bowl and give a light toss. ENJOY!!!