31
Mar 2017

Sardines Pate

Sardines Pate Recipe by Ayiti Foods

INGREDIENTS

1 can of AYITI CHERI Sardines or Mackerel in Brine 15oz.

2 tablespoons of AYITI CHERI Lemon Blend

8 oz. cream cheese

2 tablespoons of Olive Oil

1 small handful fresh parsley (minced)

½ bunch chives (minced)

Salt and pepper to taste.

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Using a small sharp knife, open the sardines or Mackerels, and remove and discard the backbone.
  2. Blend to a paste all ingredients in a food processor.
  3. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Chill for 2 hours at least and serve. ENJOY!

 

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28
Mar 2017

Mango Avocado Salad

SALAD INGREDIENTS:  

1 Avocado (sliced)

1 Mango (sliced)

½ Red Onion (sliced)

Cilantro (optional)

VINAIGRETTE INGREDIENTS:

1 small sliced of mango

1  tablespoon of Natural AYITI CHERI LEMON BLEND

1 tablespoon of perfect acidity AYITI CHERI WHITE VINEGAR

½ cup of water

Salt

Pepper

VINAIGRETTE DIRECTIONS:

Blend 1 slices of mango, 1 tablespoons of lemon blend, 1 tablespoons of vinegar, 1/2 cup of water, and salt & pepper to taste.    Dress your salad with it and ENJOY!

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25
Mar 2017

Basmati Rice is more suitable for Diabetics

“According to the Canadian Diabetes Association, basmati rice has a “medium” glycemic index (between 56 and 69) opposed to regular white rice with a glycemic index of 89, thus making it more suitable for diabetics as compared to certain other grains and products made from white flour”. Wikipedia.

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15
Mar 2017

Fish in Coconut Milk

 

INGREDIENTS:

3 lbs. fish fillets

1 can of AYITI CHERI COCONUT MILK

2 tablespoon of AYITI CHERI LEMON BLEND

3 Tablespoon of olive oil

6 Garlic cloves (chopped)

1 Red bell pepper (chopped)

1 Onion (chopped)

3 tomatoes (chopped)

3 Teaspoons of saffron powder

 

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Cut fish in serving pieces and soak them in AYITI CHERI LEMON BLEND.
  2. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large pot.
  3. Sear the fish pieces and put them on a separate plate. Do not cook through.
  4. Reduce the heat to minimum and Sauté the onion, garlic and pepper until the onion is semi-transparent.
  5. Stir in the tomatoes and bring to a boil. Add the AYITI CHERI COCONUT MILK, saffron and salt to taste.
  6. Add the fish fillets, cover the pot and simmer until the fish is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  7. Serve with AYITI CHERI JASMINE RICE and ENJOY!

 

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10
Mar 2017

Jasmine Rice with Sardines in Hot Tomate Sauce (Locrio de Pica Pica)

INGREDIENTS:

1 AYITI CHERI Can of sardines in hot tomato sauce or tomato sauce 15oz.

2 cups of AYITI CHERI Jasmine Rice

3 cups of water

1/2 red bell pepper (diced)

1/2 carrot (diced)

1/2 cup fresh green peas

¼ cup of scallions (chopped)

2 garlic cloves (minced)

2 tablespoon of Olive oil

5 green olives (optional)

DIRECTION

  1. 1.-  Open the can of sardines and separate the sardines from sauce.
  2. In a saucepan, sauté the scallions, garlic, peppers, carrots and peas in 1 tablespoon of olive oil over low heat. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Increase heat to medium and add the sardine sauce. Then add half of the sardines (keep the other half for later).
  4. Add 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil and add the rice. Stir constantly to prevent the rice from sticking. When the liquid is completely evaporated, add the remaining sardines, (the green olives optional) and stir.
  5. Cover and cook over very low heat for 15 minutes.
  6. Add 1 tablespoons of olive oil. Stir, cover again and continue to cook for 4 minutes.

Serve with  sweet plantains or avocado.  Enjoy!

 

 

 

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08
Mar 2017

Coconut Milk Shrimps & Basmati Rice

 

INGREDIENTS:

1 Can of AYITI CHERI Coconut Milk 400ml

1 cup of AYITI CHERI Parboiled Basmati Rice

1 cup of onion (finely chopped)

2 garlic cloves (minced)

1 teaspoon of Olive oil

1/2 teaspoon of saffron powder

1 /2 teaspoon of salt

1/4 cup of water (for shrimps)

1  1/2 cup of water (for rice)

1 pound raw peeled  and deveined shrimps (with or without tail)

DIRECTIONS: (Coconut Milk Shrimps)

  1. Heat olive oil in a medium size sauté saucepan on medium heat, add the copped onion and garlic and cook until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add to the saucepan 1/4 cup of water, saffron powder and salt and cook 2 more minutes.
  3. Stir in  Ayiti Cheri Coconut milk and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Add shrimps to the sauce and spread out evenly in the pan.   Simmer for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimps have turned from grey to pink and just cooked through.    (Do not overcook the shrimps or they will be rubbery)

DIRECTIONS: (Parboiled Basmati Rice)

  1. Rinse measured rice 1 to 2 times to removed extra starch, then drain.
  2. In a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, combine 1 cup of Ayiti Cherie Parboiled Basmati Rice , 1 1/2 cups of water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  3. Bring the rice to boil, uncovered.
  4. When the water has come to a boil, stir once and reduce heat to low.
  5. Simmer for 20 minutes (do not lift the lid or stir)
  6. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
  7. Fluff  with a fork, serve and ENJOY!
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