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Food Blogger, Ali Eisenbach, shares a copycat recipe for a tasty Southwestern appetizer from The CheeseCake Factory.
SALSA VERDE
2 tomatillos, chopped (remove papery skin)
4 ounces mild green chilies
1 green onion, chopped
2 T cilantro, fresh
1 1/4 t. ground cumin
salt & fresh ground pepper
TOMATO SALSA
1 medium tomato, diced
1 T Spanish onion, minced
1 T cilantro, fresh minced
1/4 t. lime juice
1/2 jalapeno, small minced
salt
fresh ground pepper
TAMALE CAKES
1 1/2 c. corn, sweet frozen
1/2 c. butter, softened
3 T granulated sugar
1/8 t. salt
1/2 c. masa harina (corn flour)
2 T all-purpose flour
GARNISH
1/4 c. sour cream
1/2 avocado, chopped
2 T cilantro, fresh chopped
1.
Prepare SALSA VERDE by combining all ingredients in a food processor on high speed. Cover and chill.
2.
Prepare TOMATO SALSA by combining all ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and chill.
3.
Prepare SOUTHWESTERN SAUCE by combining all ingredients is a small bowl. Cover and chill.
4.
Preheat oven to 400°F.
5.
For the TAMALE CAKES coarsely puree 1 cup of the frozen corn in a food processor.
6.
Combine pureed corn with softened butter, sugar and salt.
7.
Blend well with electric mixer until smooth.
8.
Add masa and flour and blend well.
9.
Mix in the remaining 1/2 cup of frozen corn by hand.
10.
Measure 1/2 cup portions and form into 3-inch patties.
11.
arrange patties on a baking sheet and bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cakes are browned on the bottom.
12.
Carefully flip cakes with a spatula and bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes or until other side is browned.
13.
While the cakes are baking, spoon some Salsa Verde onto a platter.
14.
Coat the entire plate with about 1/4 in of the salsa.
15.
Arrange the Tamale Cakes on the Salsa Verde.
16.
Spoon a dollop of sour cream on to each cake.
Ali Eisenachwww.lemonpoppycake.com
(Recipe from www.Food.com )
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