Guacamole with Smoked Salmon on Rice Cakes

Elevate your snack game with this delightful fusion of creamy guacamole and smoked salmon! Here we combine the rich, buttery texture of avocado with the smoky, delicate flavor of salmon, creating a perfect balance that sits atop crispy corn rice cakes.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Quick to prepare (ready in under 15 minutes)
• Packed with healthy fats from avocado and salmon
• Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or as an appetizer

Ingredients

For 3 servings, you'll need:

• 1 ripe avocado, mashed
• 1 green onion, finely chopped
• Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
• 1 spicy Bulgarian pepper, finely chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• Juice of 1 lime (or lemon)
• 1 Roma tomato, diced
• 3 corn rice cakes
• 1 clove garlic, grated
• Salt, to taste
• 50g smoked salmon

Preparation

1. Prepare the Guacamole Base

   • In a medium bowl, mash the ripe avocado
   • Add lime juice immediately to prevent browning
   • Mix in the grated garlic and salt
   • Fold in the chopped green onion, coriander, and spicy Bulgarian pepper
   • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed

2. Assemble

   • Lay out your corn rice cakes on a serving plate
   • Spread a generous layer of the guacamole mixture on each rice cake
   • Top with diced green bell pepper and tomato
   • Add pieces of smoked salmon
   • Garnish with additional fresh coriander leaves

Tips for Perfect Results

• Choose avocados that yield slightly when gently pressed - they should be ripe but not overripe
• Add the lime juice to the mashed avocado immediately to maintain the bright green color
• For best results, serve immediately while the rice cakes are still crispy
• If preparing in advance, store the guacamole mixture separately and assemble just before serving

Variations

• Spice Level: Adjust the amount of Bulgarian pepper to your heat preference
• Vegetarian Version: Skip the salmon and add extra vegetables, seeds or beans

Bon appétit!

This recipe is featured in Episode 8 of Hungry Safari (coming soon!), where we explore how simple ingredients can come together to create something extraordinary. Stay tuned for the full episode where we'll share more cooking tips and cultural insights!