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Feroce d'Avocat

Feroce d'Avocat is a traditional French West Indian specialty made from salt cod, avocado and cassava.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 people
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Caribbean

Ingredients

  • ½ lb salt cod , desalted
  • 1 large ripe avocado (about 1 lb/500g or 2 medium avocados)
  • ½ lb tapioca flour (cassava flour)
  • 3 scallions
  • 2 West Indian chili peppers (habañero peppers)
  • 3 cloves garlic , crushed
  • ½ bunch parsley
  • 3 tablespoons sunflower oil
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • pepper
  • salt

Instructions

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  1. In a pot, cover the cod with water and bring to boil.
  2. Remove the cod and drain immediately.
  3. Cut avocado in half, remove the flesh and cut into large pieces.
  4. Drizzle the avocado flesh with lime juice to prevent from blackening.
  5. Place parsley in the bowl of a food processor and chop finely.
  6. Then add the avocado, cod, garlic, a small piece of chili and chives. Mix.
  7. Add cassava flour and oil while mixing until mixture is homogeneous.
  8. Add salt and pepper
  9. Refrigerate for one hour before serving.

Notes

  • Suggestion for the presentation: place the mixture in the avocado shell.