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How to store Cilantro – Garlic

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This mix is used in several dishes especially Mediterranean, whether you are making “batata harry” (spicy potato), “chich barack”  or simple grilled shrimps.. For 1 step faster and less dish washing, you can prepare this mix in advance and put it in the freezer. I usually crush 2 garlic cloves and heat in 1 tbs of olive oil for 1 small cilantro sprig roughly chopped. Cook for 2 minutes until leaves have shrink. > Store in a freezer container (up to 3 months) > I don’t add salt or pepper because it all depends on the dish you’re making. Hope it helps! The Urban Apron    

How to peel Bell Peppers?

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Bell peppers contain high quantities of vitamin C and add great taste to dishes but sometimes they are tough to digest so it is better to peel off their skin by roasting them. What you might not know is that roasted bell peppers are tender, smoked, and delicious. They add flavor and texture to a variety of dishes and sauces. The method I use guarantees a faster way to peel off the skin without loosing any tasty flavor. This method can be used with any peppers; bell or chiles. 1. Chargrill the bell peppers on an open grill at medium flame, use the tongue to turn them until completely black, it should take about 10 minutes. 2. Remove the bell peppers and rub off their black skin. 3. Remove the stalk and pips and cut the bell peppers into large strips. >> Make sure to peel the bell peppers without holding them under water since it will make the sweet smoked flavour disappear.