Curry Spiced Citrus And Avocado Salsa Food

SPICED AVOCADO TOAST WITH CITRUS-CURED SALMON AND POACHED EGG

Steps:

• For the salmon: In a bowl, whisk together the salt, sugar, lemon and lime extracts.
• Lay an 18-inch-long piece of plastic wrap on a work surface. Mound half of the seasoning mixture in the center of the plastic wrap and press it into a rectangle slightly bigger than the piece of salmon. Place the salmon on top of the mixture and cover with the remaining mixture. Wrap tightly in the plastic and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
• Remove the salmon from the cure and quickly rinse under cold water. Pat dry and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• For the spice-poached eggs: In a shallow dish, combine the vinegar, paprika and garlic powder and whisk until dissolved. Carefully crack the eggs into the dish with the vinegar and let stand 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, fill a wide pot approximately 3 inches deep with water. Bring the water to a simmer and season to taste with salt. Adjust the heat so the water maintains a simmer.
• Carefully lift the eggs from the vinegar mixture with a slotted spoon and place into the simmering water. Cook the eggs until just firm, 3 to 4 minutes. Lift eggs out with a slotted spoon and gently blot with clean paper towels to remove excess moisture. Serve immediately or transfer to ice water to hold (see Cook's Note).
• For the arugula salsa verde: Combine the arugula, oil, capers, oregano, vinegar, garlic and thyme in a food processor and pulse to chop well, but do not puree it. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• For the toast: Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over both sides of the bread slices. Toast or grill the bread until lightly browned on both sides, but still tender and soft in the center. Set the toast on a rack to cool.
• Meanwhile, cut the avocados in half and carefully remove the pits. Scoop the flesh from the skin and place in a mixing bowl. Add the lime juice, garlic powder, salt and remaining tablespoon olive oil. Mash the avocado with a fork until well mixed, but not smooth. Fold in the herbs.
• For the everything spice mix: Stir together the poppy seeds, sesame seeds, onion, garlic and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
• For serving: Stir together the olive oil and the lemon and lime extracts in a small bowl and mix thoroughly. Cut the salmon into slices approximately 1/4-inch thick. Lightly brush the slices with the oil and pound lightly with the side of the knife to thin them out.
• Divide the avocado mixture equally among the slices of toast and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle each with the everything spice mixture. Top half of the toast with the some of the sliced salmon and the other half with the spice-poached eggs and arugula salsa verde. Cut each slice in half and serve. Reserve any leftover salmon for another use; it will keep wrapped in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

CURRY-SPICED CITRUS AND AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Cut peel and white pith off oranges and grapefruit. Using small knife and working over heavy small saucepan to catch juice, cut between membranes of fruit to release segments. Using slotted spoon, transfer segments to work surface and chop. Transfer segments to bowl. Scrape juice from work surface into saucepan. Squeeze any remaining jucie from citrus membranes into saucepan. Whisk curry powder into juice. Boil until reduced to 1/4 cups, about 10 minutes. Cool.
• Add avocado, onion and chives to citrus segments. Drizzle with oil and 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon reduced juice (reserve remaining juice for another use). Season with salt and white pepper. Toss gently; serve immediately.

AVOCADO-PEACH SALSA

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well.
• Chill until ready to serve.

TINA'S AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine salsa, avocado, green onions, garlic, cilantro and salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve with tortilla chips.

PEACH AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Gently mix peaches, jalapeno pepper, red onion, red bell pepper, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and lemon juice in a bowl; season with salt and black pepper.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Fold avocado into the salsa to serve.

AVOCADO AND CILANTRO SALSA

Steps:

• Peel avocadoes and tomatoes and dice into small chunks.
• Mix with onions, cilantro, garlic and jalapeno peppers.
• Add tomato juice, cayenne pepper, Tabasco sauce and lemon juice to taste.

PEPPER AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 12 ingredients. Cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, peel and chop the avocado; stir into the salsa.,