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Recipes from Guinea Bissau |
Abacate com Tuna (Avocados with Tuna)
Country: Guinea BissauCourse: Appetizer
Makes: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 large, ripe avocados
- 12 oz canned tuna, drained
- 2 cups freshly grated coconut
- 3⁄4 cup evaporated milk
- 3 tbsp fresh tomato, skinned finely chopped
- 1⁄2 tsp salt
- 1⁄4 tsp pepper
- 2 lemons, quartered
Directions:
- Cut avocados in half lengthwise and dig out the pit. Remove the meat and cut into small cubes. Reserve the avocado shells and transfer the cubed meat to a bowl.
- Mix the tuna, 1 1/2 cups of the coconut, the evaporated milk and the tomatoes with the avocado. Season and mix gently. Chill for about 30 minutes.
- Stuff the reserved avocado shells with the filling and sprinkle with the remaining coconut. Serve with the lemon quarters on the side.
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