Mexican Ravioli

What a great way to celebrate our fantastic friends south of the boarder. Serving these ravioli with marinara and a bit of cilantro adds the flavor common to all of Mexico. Try and look in the market for some authentic Mexican cheese. It really makes the dish stand out with a little bit of Italian and a little bit of Mexican flavor. It’s a great dish to take to parties and potlucks!
Ingredients -
2 Links Chorizo Sausage (cut into1/4 inch pieces)
1/2 Cup Ricotta Cheese
1 Cup Queso Asadero (shredded)
3/4 Cup Cilantro (chopped)
1 Clove Garlic (finely minced)
1/2 Teaspoon Cumin
1 Teaspoon Sea Salt
1 Package Round Wonton Wrappers (14 ounce)
1 Teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Sea Salt
 
Preparation:

1. Over medium heat, add chorizo to a hot skillet.

2. Cook, stirring, until cooked through.

3. Set aside to cool.

4. In a large bowl, stir together ricotta, queso asadero, a generous ½ cup of the chopped cilantro, garlic, cumin, and salt.

5. Place chorizo in a blender or food processor, and pulse until finely ground.

6. Pour combined ingredients into blender, and pulse until well blended.

7. Place a teaspoonful of filling on a wonton wrapper.

8. Dip a finger in water, and wet the top half edge of the wrapper.

9. Fold in half, and pinch the edges to seal.

10. Set aside, and continue filling and sealing the remaining wrappers.

11. Add oil and 1 tablespoon salt to a pot of boiling water.

12. Gently place raviolis into water, and cook for 6 minutes or until raviolis float to the top.

13. Remove from the pot with a slotted spoon.

14. Serve topped with marinara sauce.

15. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro.

 



Cooking Tip
Cilantro
Cilantro is awesome to grow because it’s ready so quickly. In about 1 month you are ready to use it in the dish of your choice. Right after you use it you can reseed it and use it again. Fresh herbs always taste best especially when they are grown right in your own kitchen. Try using them in fresh salsa and chutney’s.

Cooking Tip
Olive Oil Trivia
Women in Ancient Greece, used to apply olive oil to their hair and skin for protection from the elements and to stay smelling pleasant after they bathed.

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