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Senegal: L'assiette Des Assiettes (White Fish on Black-eyed Peas)

Source of Recipe

given to us by M. Mamadou of Les Cannibales Deux


Recipe Introduction

L'Assiette des Assiettes means "the dish of dishes." In Senegal the term is used to refer to the appetizer of appetizers, white fish on black- eyed peas, a dish featured in every good restaurant in Dakar Only the sauce varies. (The heart of palm may be purchased in a gourmet shop or omitted if desired.) On a dinner plate:
Arrange 1 BED OF LETTUCE.
Place 3 Tbs. COOKED BLACK-EYED PEAS in center of plate.
Place a 3-inch square piece COOKED FISH (haddock or halibut) on the peas.
Surround with: 2 TOMATO SLICES overlapping
3 CUCUMBER SLICES
1 or 2 PIECES HEART OF PALM
1/2 HARD-BOILED EGG.
Mask the fish with the following dressing (enough for 8 portions):
Combine: 1 bottle TOMATO CATSUP
1 tsp. WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE
1/2 cup WHITE VINEGAR
3 Tbs. SUGAR
1/2 cup ONION, chopped finely
Chill thoroughly before serving.