In the Kitchen — Fresh Cilantro

Cilantro Seared Scallops with Pea Purée and Gremolata

INGREDIENTS 2 cups frozen (or fresh) green peas 2 Tbsp Acala Farms Fresh Roasted Garlic Cottonseed Oil 2 Tbsp Acala Farms Fresh Cilantro Cottonseed Oil 2 Tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice 1 tsp cayenne pepper 16 large sea scallops 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 2 tbsp grated lemon zest 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground pepper   METHOD Bring 4 cups of water to a boil, add peas and cook until tender. Drain peas, saving 1 cup of liquid. Combine peas, cup of reserved liquid, Acala Farms Fresh Roasted Garlic Cottonseed Oil and Acala Farms Fresh Cilantro Cottonseed Oil, lemon juice and cayenne in a blender....

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Curry Spice Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce

INGREDIENTS Meatballs 1 lb ground turkey 2 tsp + 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated 1 tsp Acala Farms Fresh Cilantro Cottonseed Oil Salt, to taste 3 Tbsp Acala Farms Curry Spice Cottonseed Oil 1 Tbsp Acala Farms Fresh Roasted Garlic Cottonseed Oil 1 tsp brown mustard seed 4 shallots, thinly sliced 2 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp cayenne pepper 2 medium tomatoes, diced 1 1/2 cups coconut milk 2 tsp lime juice Tzatziki Sauce 3 cups plain greek yogurt 1 english cucumber, finely chopped 1 Tbsp Acala Farms Fresh Roasted Garlic Cottonseed Oil 1 tsp lemon zest 1 lemon, juiced...

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Kohlrabi, Edamame and Garbanzo Salad

INGREDIENTS 1 medium/large kohlrabi, peeled and diced 15-oz can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained 12-oz package frozen, shelled edamame 2 Tbsp Acala Farms Fresh Cilantro Cottonseed Oil 2 tsp kosher salt or sea salt    METHOD  In a microwave-safe dish, add frozen edamame and 1/3-cup water, cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Let stand 2 minutes and drain. Meanwhile, combine diced kohlrabi, and garbanzo beans in a bowl, add drained edamame and Acala Farms Fresh Cilantro Cottonseed Oil. Mix well then sprinkle salt throughout and mix again. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled. Can be made 1 day...

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