In the Kitchen — Fresh Cilantro

Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa

 INGREDIENTS 2 lbs catfish fillets 1 Tbsp Acala Farms Jalapeño-Lime Cottonseed Oil Soft shell tacos Sour cream (topping) Shredded cheese (topping) Cilantro (topping) Salsa 1 1/2 cups frozen corn 2 tsp Acala Farms Fresh Cilantro Cottonseed Oil 1 mango, diced 1 avocado, diced 2 roma tomatoes, diced 1/2 red onion, diced 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 lime, juiced 2 tsp Acala Farms Jalapeño-Lime Cottonseed Oil   METHOD Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Brush catfish fillets with Acala Farms Jalapeño-Lime Cottonseed Oil. Bake in oven until cooked through, about 15 minutes. While fillets are cooking, sauté corn in Acala...

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Jalapeño-Lime Burgers with Cilantro Avocado Aioli

INGREDIENTS Burgers 1 lb ground beef 1 egg 1 tsp soy sauce 1 tsp Acala Farms Jalapeño Lime Cottonseed Oil Salt or pepper to taste Burger buns  Aioli 2 eggs 1/2 lemon 1 avocado 2 tsp Acala Farms Cilantro Cottonseed Oil Salt and pepper to taste    METHOD In a bowl, beat egg until well mixed and a light yellow color. Add soy sauce and Acala Farms Jalapeño-Lime Cottonseed Oil along with salt and pepper, mix well. Add ground beef to bowl and mix with marinade. Cover and let sit while making aioli. In a medium-sized bowl, beat eggs until mixed and a...

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Chicken Satay

Skewered chicken flavored with peanuts and spices — this unusual dish is exotic enough to thrill the grownups but mild enough for kids — perfect for a family cookout or a small outdoor party. Serve these with skewers of grilled vegetables — Vidalia onions, mushrooms, zucchini, and red bell peppers. Delicious! Yield: 6 to 8 servings INGREDIENTS 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup orange juice 2 Tbsp Acala Farms Pure Cottonseed Oil 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, crushed 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup peanut butter 2 Tbsp minced onion 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground...

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Lemongrass Mango Shrimp with Vermicelli Rice Noodles

 INGREDIENTS 3 lbs shrimp, 26/31, peeled and deveined, tail off 1/4 cup peanut oil 1/2 cup shallot, minced 1/4 cup ginger, minced 1 Tbsp  Acala Farms Fresh Roasted Garlic Cottonseed Oil 2 Tbsp Acala Farms Jalapeño-Lime Cottonseed Oil 3 sticks lemongrass, split in half 1 1/2 cups carrot, julienne 2 1/4 cups coconut milk 2 Tbsp red curry paste 1/2 cup lime juice 3/4 cup mango, diced 24 oz rice vermicelli noodles, cooked according to directions on package 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped 1 Tbsp Acala Farms Fresh Cilantro Cottonseed Oil 1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped   METHOD Heat sauté pan over medium-high heat....

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