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appetizer

Recipes and dishes that can be used as appetizers.

Boli with pepper sauce Charlotte

Boli is made by grilling plantains over an open flame until they are tender and slightly charred. The grilled plantains are often served with a spicy pepper sauce, making it a delicious and satisfying snack or side dish.

Hot and sour soup

The hot and sour soup represents a balance of contrasting flavors, where the vinegar's sourness is balanced with the chili's heat, similar to the balance of yin and yang.

The soup is customarily consumed during the winter months due to its warming properties.  It's also particularly popular during Chinese New Year celebrations due to the belief that sour foods cleanse the body and help usher in a fresh start.

Crisp tortillas with beef Wanderer

Mexican tostadas are fried corn tortillas topped with refried beans, meat and vegetables. This crips tortilas are easy and fun to make and very enjoyable to eat.

Coconut shrimp

Crispy coconut shrimp is a delicious and popular appetizer or main dish featuring succulent shrimp coated in a flavorful coconut crust and deep-fried, or baked, to golden perfection.