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Appetizer - Ecquador
Tuna & Bay Scallop Ceviche Pairing challenge: French Sparkling vs. German Riesling (JCB N'21 Sparkling Cremant de Bourgn1) vs (Fritz Haag Kabinett) Serves 6 Ingredients: Mixed Asian Salad with Macadamia Nuts Adapted from Food and Wine 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger root 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil 1 large garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce or other hot chili sauce (I used Cholula Chili Lime sauce) 1/4 cup vegetable oil Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup macadamia nuts (3 ounces) 1 tablespoon sesame seeds A clam shell of organic baby mixed greens - about 1/2 to 3/4 pound 1 large cucumber, seeded and sliced In a blender, combine the mayonnaise, rice and white wine vinegars, soy sauce, honey, ginger, sesame oil, garlic and chili sauce and process to mix. With the machine on, blend in the vegetable oil in a thin stream. Scrape the dressing into a small bowl and season with salt and pepper. In a medium skillet, cast iron preferably, toast the macadamia nuts over moderately low heat, shaking the skillet, until the nuts are a deep golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the nuts to a plate to cool. Add the sesame seeds to the skillet and toast until a deep golden brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer the sesame seeds to a plate to cool. Coarsely chop the macadamia nuts and mix with the toasted sesame seeds. Plate: Scoop the Ceviche into 4 bowls.
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