This ficus moclame care is the perfect way to cook out of season produce with a few extras like fresh basil, garlic, oregano, and lemon. I know this dish is simple, but it is delicious and perfect for weeknight meals on the weekend.
I first made this recipe in a restaurant back in 2000. To be honest, it’s really hard to find an open house version of this recipe these days in any major city. However, that doesn’t mean it’s not a great dish. Because it is so easy to make, it requires few ingredients, and I highly recommend going for the whole package.
If you are in a hurry, that’s a good thing. If you want to make this on a more lazy weekend, try using fresh cilantro instead of the dried one. The heat of the lemon juice would be more than enough to cook the basil.
I think I’ll stick with the dried basil in this recipe. It’s easy to take out and store, and its also really easy to make. If you want a little more depth of flavor, add another clove of garlic, or even some of the fresh herbs (such as parsley) to the basil.
Also, if you want to make this for yourself, then you can always simply slice the cilantro (and onion too) in the same way you would a basil leaf. Just be sure to remove the seeds first.
It would also be great to have a little more zest in this recipe. I’d say that I use ¼ cup of lemon juice to 1 cup of water, but that might just be because I’m lazy.
I’m not the best person to talk to if you’re trying to make this at home, but I think it might actually be easier to make than you’d think. I mean, if the recipe looks a little daunting to you, then there is no way you can make it. If you can, you should probably just buy some pre-made basil, onion, and garlic.
To remove the seeds, cut the ficus into 3-4 equal slices. Remove the outer layer of the ficus and place in a pan with a bit of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook until the ficus is soft, about 20 minutes. Cool slightly and store in airtight container.
This recipe is pretty simple, but also incredibly easy to make. The key to this method is to cut the ficus into thin slices, and just put them in a pan with water. Bring to a boil, simmer for about 20 minutes, then cool for a few minutes and store in airtight container.
I’m not going to lie, I feel kind of lazy when you make a ficus like this. But I am definitely not lazy. I just didn’t feel like doing all the work and cooking a whole bunch of ficus in a pan. This was just so easy and so well-documented. It was a nice alternative to the normal pan-boiling method, and I’m sure the only reason I did this is because I liked making my ficus slices and I liked the results.