Delicate avocado tartare with a hint of lemon is a light, creamy snack perfect for Valentine's Day — elegant, quick, and impressive. The dish combines velvety avocado with sharp, fresh lemon juice, the spicy red of onion, and the aroma of chives and garlic. Aesthetically served in the shape of a heart or in small cups with crispy toast, it makes for a romantic starter before dinner. Flavor profile: creamy base, acidity of lemon, spiciness of onion and garlic, and the lightness of olive oil. Visually: intense green color, contrast of red onion and golden toast. Recommended with dry white wine, prosecco, or mint water.
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Thoroughly wash all vegetables and herbs under cold water. Dry the chives with a paper towel or a salad spinner. Prepare a lemon juicer or a manual bowl for squeezing juice.
Cut the avocado in half lengthwise around the pit, twist the two halves, and separate them. Insert a knife into the pit and carefully twist to remove it (if you're not confident, use a spoon). Scoop out the flesh from both halves with a spoon and place it in a large bowl. After removing the flesh, you can quickly weigh it to ensure you have about 300 g (2 avocados).
Cut the lemon in half and squeeze out about 30 ml of juice (2 tablespoons). Strain the juice through a sieve to separate the seeds and pulp. Set the juice aside.
Peel and finely chop 50 g of red onion: cut the onion in half, remove the skins, then make thin cuts lengthwise and crosswise until you achieve a fine dice. Finely chop 10 g of chives and peel and press 10 g of garlic (2 cloves) through a press (or finely chop).
In a bowl with the avocado flesh, add 30 ml of fresh lemon juice, 15 ml of olive oil, 10 g of garlic (finely chopped or pressed), 1 g of salt, and 1 g of freshly ground pepper. Using a fork or a potato masher, mash the avocado to your desired consistency: if you want a smooth cream, beat for about 1-2 minutes; if you prefer a chunky tartare, leave small pieces and mash for only 30-45 seconds. You should achieve a uniform, creamy puree that will not separate.
Add finely chopped onion and chives to the mixture. Gently mix with a spatula or spoon for 20-30 seconds to combine the ingredients evenly. Taste and if necessary, season with an additional 1-2 g of salt or a few drops of lemon juice to achieve a balance of flavors.
Shape the tartare into an aesthetic portion: use a metal ring (round mold) with a diameter of 6-8 cm or a heart-shaped mold, fill it with the mixture and gently lift it. If you don't have a mold, spoon the mixture into the center of the plate and form a heart using a spoon and a finger moistened with water. Sprinkle the top with 10 g of toasted sesame seeds (optional) and freshly ground pepper. Serve with toast on the side.
Before serving, check the temperature: tartare tastes best slightly chilled (around 8-10°C). If you are preparing it in advance, cover the bowl with plastic wrap so that the wrap touches the surface of the mixture — this minimizes darkening. Add the final decorations: a few herb leaves, drizzle with a bit of oil.
Avocado comes from Central America and was cultivated by the Aztecs. In Mexico, it is often served with lime as an accompaniment to dishes, and in contemporary cuisine, it has gained the status of a luxurious, healthy product.
Serve the tartare chilled, in small portions as an appetizer. Arrange it on a nice plate, using a heart-shaped mold for visual effect. Pair it with a light, dry sparkling wine or white wine. Serve with crispy toast or thinly sliced cucumber for a refreshing touch.
Store in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap (the wrap should touch the surface of the tartare), for a maximum of 6 hours. Do not freeze. To refresh the slightly darkened surface, gently drizzle with additional drops of lemon juice and mix just before serving.
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Valentine's Day is a special occasion when love and romance intertwine in culinary delights. It's a time when couples celebrate their feelings, often around a shared table. Traditionally, on this day, dishes are prepared that not only please the palate but also create a magical atmosphere. A red ...
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