FRITTERS WITH AVOCADO CRÉME

This Mexican take on an American snack is the spice in your life you’ve been waiting for! The perfect combination of zesty with a touch of chilli, and easy to make with whatever is in your fridge. The star of the show is the avocado crème, with dill and lemon it takes this dish from an average weeknight dinner to a flavour extravaganza that will leave your friends, family or guests reaching for more! 
  • SERVES 4
  • Easy
  • 30 min
  • 20 min
RECIPE DEVELOPED BY:
Laura Kingston
STYLING & PHOTOGRAPHY:
ICA Team

 CHICKEN 

  • 5 ml (1 tsp) avocado oil
  • 3 (500 g) chicken breasts
  • salt and black pepper, to season 

FRITTERS 

  • 250 ml (1 cup) zucchini, grated 
  • 250 ml (1 cup) corn, charred
  • 1 (70 g) small red pepper, diced
  • 70g gluten-free flour
  • 1 egg
  • 60 ml (¼ cup) milk
  • 5 ml (1 tsp) baking powder
  • 5 ml (½ tsp) onion powder
  • 2,5 ml (½ tsp) garlic powder
  • 5 ml (1 tsp) ground cumin
  • salt, to season
  • 5 ml (1 tsp) avocado oil  

AVO CRÉME 

  • 1 (200 g) large avocado
  • 125 ml (½ cup) sour cream
  • 5 ml (1 tsp) garlic powder
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp) lime juice
  • a handful of fresh dill
  • salt and pepper, to taste 

AVO SALSA 

  • 1 (200 g) large avocado, diced
  • 1 (200 g) tomato, diced
  • 1 (150 g) red onion, diced
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp) lime juice
  • a handful of fresh coriander
  • salt and pepper, to taste 

GUACAMOLE 

  • 2 (400 g) large avocados
  • ½ (75 g) red onion
  • ½ (100 g) tomato, diced
  • lemon juice, to taste
  • salt and pepper, to taste 

CRISPY AVO AND BACON BITS  

  • ½ (100 g) avocado, diced
  • 100 g cake flour
  • 1 large egg, whisked
  • 100 g breadcrumbs
  • 125 g bacon, diced and fried until crispy
  • salt, to season
  • oil, to deep fry  

TO SERVE 

  • chilli flakes/oil
  • a handful of fresh coriander 

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