Our journey to find the tastiest food from around the world leads us to sunny South Africa. To start with we have Cold Avocado Mousse – serves four people…

Cold Avocado Mousse Recipe from South Africa – serves four

Ingredients:

• 2 cups mashed avocado
• 8 tbsp thick mayo
• Half an onion, very finely chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 125 ml smooth cottage cheese
• 1tbsp gelatin powder
• 120 ml boiling chicken stock

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Chill time: 4 hours

Instructions:

1. Blend the mashed avocado, mayo, onion and lemon juice
2. Fold in the cottage cheese
3. Dissolve gelatine in boiling stock, then fold into the avocado mixture
4. Spoon into small ramekins, salad mould, or bowl greased with spray oil
5. Place in the fridge for about 4 hours until set
6. Unmould onto a flat dish, decorate with seasonal herbs or surround with plumb, shelled prawns for an extra-luxurious touch!

Wine recommendation: Tukulu Chenin Blanc

Up next: Cape Malay Chicken Curry

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