Crab Cocktail With California Avocado-Wasabi Mousse

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Serves: 6

Ingredients
Instructions

1 lb. and 2ounces crab meat 2 Tbsp. thinly sliced chive 2 Tbsp. rice vinegar As needed California Avocado-Wasabi Mousse (recipe follows) 1 1/2 cups purchased salsa fresca As needed Cilantro sprigs, as needed for garnish (optional) 12 purchased taro chips (optional) As needed Green onion cut in 2-inch lengths, as needed for garnish 1 California avocado, diced, for garnish

Just before serving, combine crab, chive, and vinegar; reserve.
Scoop 1/4 cup California Avocado-Wasabi Mousse into each of 6 martini glasses or other stemmed glassware.
Top each with 1/4 cup salsa fresca.
Scoop 1/4 cup reserved crab mixture on top of salsa in each glass.
Garnish each serving with 2 sprigs cilantro, 2 taro chips, several green onion pieces, and several avocado cubes.
California Avocado-Wasabi Mousse
Just before serving, puree until smooth 3 California avocados, roughly diced, 1/2 tablespoon (or to taste) wasabi paste*, 1/2 tablespoon (or to taste) hot pepper sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste) salt; reserve.
Whip 1/3 cup heavy cream; fold into reserved avocado mixture.
*Wasabi paste, often called “Japanese horseradish,” can be purchased in ethnic or specialty foods shops and in the Asian section of many supermarkets.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Did You Know?

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