Jul 13 2026

Vegetal Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

crispy fingerling potato, black garlic crema, escabeche, cotija, cilantro

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Ingredients

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Crispy Fingerling Potatoes

Black Garlic Crema

Escabeche

Garnish

Method

Crispy Fingerling Potatoes

  1. 1

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Wash the fingerling potatoes thoroughly and cut them in half lengthwise.

  2. 2

    Season and Roast

    In a bowl, toss the potatoes with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Spread them on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.

Black Garlic Crema

  1. 3

    Prepare the Crema

    In a food processor, combine black garlic, sour cream, lemon juice, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Escabeche

  1. 4

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Peel and julienne the carrots, slice the red onion thinly, and remove the seeds from the jalapeño before slicing it into rings.

  2. 5

    Pickle the Vegetables

    In a saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil, then add the prepared vegetables. Remove from heat and let sit for at least 30 minutes to pickle.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Plate the Dish

    On a serving plate, arrange the crispy fingerling potatoes. Drizzle with black garlic crema and top with escabeche. Sprinkle cotija cheese and fresh cilantro over the top for garnish.

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