While visiting with family in Medellín, we were delighted to have eaten some of the best home cooked meals and family recipes. Every morning, afternoon and evening was a new adventure. We spent an evening with cousin Luisa Fernanda and friend Luis Fernando.
Here is the amazing dish we encountered.
Recipe:
CEVICHE VEGETARIANO
What you’ll need-
- 1 pack of extra firm tofu
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 whole chopped onion
- 2 tsp Earth Balance or olive oil
- 3 red bell peppers
- 4 limes, juiced
- 2 oranges, juiced
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tsp salt
- some good dance music
- mucho amor (lots of love)
How to make it-
Add olive oil and onion to a hot stove-top pot. Brown onion. Add tofu, peppers, paprika and salt. Brown and season tofu and peppers over a medium-high heat. Stir in tomato paste, cilantro, lime and orange juice. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Serve with your favorite crackers.
Music:
When walking along the streets or entering someones home in Colombia, you’re likely to not only smell a wonderful dish, but you’ll also hear the most honest and beautiful music. On one occasion, we went to another relatives home to find a Tango group set up.
Here is some amazing live Tango: