THE CHARRED NOODLE-CAKE

(Our Play on Sopa Seca de Fideo)

THE CHARRED NOODLE-CAKE

Ingredients: 200g Fideo noodles (or broken vermicelli), 1 small onion (pureed), 2 cloves Garlic, 1 tsp Cumin, 1 tsp Chili powder, 200g Tomato passata, 200ml Chicken stock...

Ingredients

  • 200g Fideo noodles (or broken vermicelli)
  • 1 small onion (pureed)
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 200g Tomato passata
  • 200ml Chicken stock

Cooking Method

  1. The Scorch Fry dry noodles in oil on high heat until they turn dark mahogany and smell like roasted nuts.
  2. The Architect Add onion puree and garlic; sauté until the moisture is gone and it smells sweet.
  3. The Bloom Add spices with a 30ml splash of stock; the steam will release the cumin oils.
  4. The Swell Add remaining stock and passata; simmer uncovered for 8 minutes until all liquid is absorbed and noodles are soft but dry.
  5. The Final Flourish Top with raw feta crumbles, avocado slices, and a hit of raw lime.

Cuisine: Mexican

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