Author Notes
Many years ago I was introduced to the flavor combination of smoked seafood, avocado and sesame oil by the amazing Boston based chef, Ana Sortun.Ever since then I have played with and loved this flavorful combo. —LeBec Fin
Ingredients
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1
sesame coated ficelle (or plain), about 1 1/2 inches wide
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canola oil
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12 ounces
avocado flesh, mashed with fork( from 2 ripe Haas avocadoes)**
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2-4 tablespoons
Japanese sesame oil (Maruhon preferred)-to taste
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2-4 tablespoons
lime juice- to taste
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1 tablespoon
tamari (or Japanese soy sauce)
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4-5 ounces
smoked trout, pulled into 1 " chevrons, or pieces of thinly sliced smoked salmon
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optional garnish
of tiny dab of tobiko(flying fish roe, found refrigerated in Japanese stores)
Directions
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Slice ficelle crosswise into 1/4 " rounds; arrange in one layer on a lipped baking sheet. Brush top of rounds with oil and toast in 350 degree F oven about 7 minutes til crisp and lightly browned. Cool and set aside.
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Mash avocado with sesame oil through tamari. **The avocado cannot be prepared more than 1 hour before serving or it will lose its bright green color.
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Arrange crostini on a serving tray. Top each with 1/2 tablespoon of avocado mash. Top each with a smoked trout chevron or piece of smoked salmon. If using smoked trout, garnishing with a tiny dab of tobiko makes for a colorful presentation.
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