Living Rawesome Day #199 Pearl Balls with Spicy Mango Salsa pg. 216 entertaining in the raw
February 9, 2010
I did it!! Finally! I finished the recipe.
I love the way this recipe turned out. I love the presentation on my NEW plate from IKEA. I just got back from Orlando from our shopping trip and made this beautiful appetizer for my hubby and I to try. We were out so late, but I had the kids come out of their room and look at it too. They even said it looked so pretty, and the chop sticks went well with the balls. Although they didn’t ask to try any, I appreciated their remarks and honesty.
These were very simple to make after the other prep was done. The rice only took about 3 minutes to make. The rice was easy to press onto the balls. I love the black sesame seeds on the white “rice”. The balls are so dainty and elegant, they would be great for a dinner party.
**I again, failed on the jicama. I couldn’t even find any in Orlando, so I used Parsnips. I have to say they were very yummy.
Sticky “Rice” Ingredients
3 cups jicama (I used parsnips)
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 T brown rice vinegar
2 T raw agave
1 T salt
I processed jicama (parsnips) and pine nuts until they were finely minced, similar to rice granules. I dried the mixture to remove the liquid, then I added the remaining ingredients. I covered the portobello balls with a thin layer of “rice” by hand, squeezing into a circular form. The rice stuck very well. Then I sprinkled the seeds on top of the pearl balls. I used mini lettuce leaves to decorate it and mango sauce on the side.
I am so proud again. I love making these exquisite meals. The camera doesn’t do the presentation justice at all. One day, my hubby will buy the camera he hopes for. I am grateful for my camera, it does me well:)
I finished my test today in a much better mood than I have been in. The tests always stress me out, I study so hard for them and feel like I don’t know enough of the material, because there is so much to learn. I usually study the right material, I did miss some because I misread the directions, but I am hopeful that I received an A. I feel confident, and I know I did my best.
By the grace of God I have the strength to succeed!
“None of us will ever accomplish anything excellent or commanding except when he listens to this whisper which is heard by him alone.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson