Monday, March 14, 2011

March Daring Kitchen Challenge: Ceviche











Kathlyn of Bake Like a Ninja was our Daring Cooks’ March 2011 hostess. Kathlyn challenges us to make two classic Peruvian dishes: Ceviche de Pescado from “Peruvian Cooking – Basic Recipes” by Annik Franco Barreau. And Papas Rellenas adapted from a home recipe by Kathlyn’s Spanish teacher, Mayra.




I have been so busy and tired these past few weeks that I am sad to say I have not been fulfilling all of my obligations. I was supposed to go visit a friend the other day to finally meet here beautiful baby girl...but I was SO exhausted that I ended up sleeping all day, constantly hitting the snooze button on my alarm.





I wanted to hangout with my brother during the week and watch movies, since he was out of college for Spring Break, but any time that I didn't spend working, I spent it sleeping. And now he's gone back to school and I miss him :(








We were challenged to make Ceviche and Papa's Rellena's. this month for Daring Kitchen I couldn't even fulfill that entire obligation. I just did not have the time to make the delicious sounding recipe for the Papa's Rellena's, but I did not miss out on the chance to make the ceviche.

Ceviche was the perfect challenge for this month. It can be prepped and made in 10-15 minutes and can take as little as 10 minutes to "cook", depending on how "cooked" you like your seafood. I marinated mine for an hour. This easy recipe fit nicely with my busy work schedule.

I was so excited to use my new Canon camera today, and when I got ready to shoot pictures, I open the window to use my beautiful natural light, only to find a grey cloudy sky.

Of course.

No worries though. I still love the photos this camera takes.

5 comments:

  1. I agree with you stunning photographs (but I think it is due to the photographer mainly) great work on this challenge. Wonderful texture on the fish it looks so creamy.

    Cheers from Audax in Sydney Australia.

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  2. Those are beautiful pictures! Your ceviche looks delicious!

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  3. @Audax: Thank you! I'm really starting to love food photography.

    @chef_d: Thank you. The ceviche definitely tasted great.

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  4. This ceviche looks fantastic, and I really love that delicate pink color of the fish, nice job serving it in those beautiful glasses with the lemon wedge!

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  5. @ The Cilantropist: Thank you. I saw yours and it looked great too. Hopefully next month I can complete the entire challenge. Really wanted to make those rellenas.

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