Blue Evolution Executive Chef Maylin Chavez created this light and bright Sea Lettuce Escabeche Tostada recipe to highlight the versatility of Blue Evolution Sea Lettuce.
Yields 1 Quart
Sea Lettuce Escabeche:
Sea Lettuce
4 fluid oz. vinegar
8 fluid oz. water
½ white onion ,thinly sliced
5 serranos, deseeded and julienned
5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp fresh thyme
2 Tbsp dried oregano
1 Tbsp red chili flakes
6 each sweet multicolored red pepper, thinly sliced and deseeded
2 tTbsp avocado oil
4 Tbsp of sea salt
1 avocado for garnish, sliced
Method:
In a non-reactive pot, turn on medium heat, add onions, garlic, oregano, thyme and sea salt. Sweat until onions are translucent and aromatics are fragrant. Add peppers, stir for about 3 minutes, then add water and vinegar. Bring to a light boil, add more salt as needed. Turn heat off, add Sea Lettuce.
To assemble, place tostada down, add sea lettuce escabeche, and garnish with avocado.