{"id":286775,"date":"2010-02-06T13:10:06","date_gmt":"2010-02-06T18:10:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marksdailyapple.com\/?p=10630"},"modified":"2010-02-06T13:10:06","modified_gmt":"2010-02-06T18:10:06","slug":"sunflower-sesame-crackers-with-shrimp-pate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/286775","title":{"rendered":"Sunflower Sesame Crackers with Shrimp Pat\u00e9"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"Sunflower Sesame Crackers and Prawn Pate\" src=\"http:\/\/i247.photobucket.com\/albums\/gg158\/MDA2008\/MDA2009\/crackerpate.jpg\" alt=\"Sunflower Sesame Crackers and Prawn Pate\" width=\"320\" height=\"218\" \/>In last week\u2019s exploration of <a title=\"Cookbook Contest!\" href=\"http:\/\/www.marksdailyapple.com\/primal-blueprint-contests\/primal-blueprint-reader-created-cookbook-contest\/\" >Primal Snacks<\/a> we delved into the world of <a title=\"Zucchini Chips with Spicy Salsa\" href=\"http:\/\/www.marksdailyapple.com\/zucchini-chips-with-spicy-salsa\/\" >non-potato chips<\/a>. This week, it seemed fitting to explore non-cracker crackers. Although saying these Sunflower Sesame Crackers submitted by Girl Gone Primal (from <a title=\"Girl Gone Primal\" href=\"http:\/\/girlgoneprimal.blogspot.com\/\" >Girl Gone Primal<\/a>) aren\u2019t real crackers just because they aren\u2019t made from flour doesn\u2019t really seem right. They look like crackers. They taste like crackers. Most importantly, they withstood the ultimate cracker test: dip-ability. You can dip Sunflower Sesame Crackers into any number of <a title=\"Girl Gone Primal Dips\" href=\"http:\/\/girlgoneprimal.blogspot.com\/2010\/02\/recipe-dip-de-dip-de-dip.html\" >Primal dips<\/a> and they won\u2019t shatter into a pile of crumbs.<\/p>\n<p>Most of the time, sliced raw vegetables are our favorite dipping device. But if you need variety every once in awhile, crackers made from <a title=\"A Quick Guide to Edible Seeds\" href=\"http:\/\/www.marksdailyapple.com\/quick-guide-edible-seeds\/\" >seeds<\/a> or <a title=\"Top 10 Ways to &quot;Go Nuts&quot;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.marksdailyapple.com\/top-10-ways-to-go-nuts\/\" >nuts<\/a> are a tasty alternative. The process is easy if you have a food processor. The only tricky part is rolling the dough, but if you aren\u2019t obsessed with having uniformly shaped crackers this part is a breeze too.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-10630\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>As Girl Gone Primal suggests, adding herbs or spices to this cracker dough is an option, and adding salt is up to you, too. GGP uses equal parts sunflower and sesame seeds when she makes these crackers, but you can adjust the ratio to your own tastes. Sesame seeds have a distinct flavor that can be a bit too bitter for some people. If you\u2019re one of these people, simply use less sesames and more sunflowers.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve also included GGP\u2019s recipe for Prawn Pat\u00e9, which is delicious spread on top of these crispy crackers. Which reminds us, these crackers aren\u2019t just for dipping. They also make a great base for appetizers. Stack them up with lox, cucumber slices, small slices of flank steak or whatever else you find in the fridge.<\/p>\n<h3>Sunflower Sesame Crackers<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Sunflower Seeds and Sesame Seeds\" src=\"http:\/\/i247.photobucket.com\/albums\/gg158\/MDA2008\/MDA2009\/crackeringredients.jpg\" alt=\"Sunflower Seeds and Sesame Seeds\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" \/><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup each of sunflower and sesame seeds<\/li>\n<li>A little bit of water \u2013 about 1\/4 cup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Instructions: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In a food processor (or by hand if you&#8217;re game), create a sort of flour from the sunflower seeds. It will take about 2-3 minutes for the seeds to break down and turn into a more flour-like consistency, although it will be thicker and heavier than regular flour.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Process Sunflower and Sesame Seeds\" src=\"http:\/\/i247.photobucket.com\/albums\/gg158\/MDA2008\/MDA2009\/sunflowerseedflour.jpg\" alt=\"Process Sunflower and Sesame Seeds\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Add the sesame seeds and pulse a few times (or mix in by hand) and then slowly add water, stirring or pulsing until a thick paste forms that can be rolled out.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Sunflower and Sesame Seed Paste\" src=\"http:\/\/i247.photobucket.com\/albums\/gg158\/MDA2008\/MDA2009\/doughonparchment.jpg\" alt=\"Sunflower and Sesame Seed Paste\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Between two greased pieces of baking (parchment) paper, roll out the paste as thinly as you can. Remove the upper piece of parchment.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Sunflower and Sesame Seed Crackers\" src=\"http:\/\/i247.photobucket.com\/albums\/gg158\/MDA2008\/MDA2009\/doughrolledout.jpg\" alt=\"Sunflower and Sesame Seed Crackers\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Lightly score the batter into squares with a sharp knife, and sprinkle with salt and pepper\/herbs if you&#8217;d like.<\/p>\n<p>Bake at 350 degrees until golden and crisp, about 20 minutes, Allow to cool thoroughly before gently breaking into squares as scored.<\/p>\n<h3>Prawn Pat\u00e9<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Prawn Pate Ingredients\" src=\"http:\/\/i247.photobucket.com\/albums\/gg158\/MDA2008\/MDA2009\/pateingredients.jpg\" alt=\"pateingredients Sunflower Sesame Crackers with Shrimp Pat\u00e9\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" \/><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 \/2 pound peeled, cooked prawns<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons lemon juice<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons chopped parsley<\/li>\n<li>3 tablespoons chopped dill<\/li>\n<li>several tablespoons salted butter, softened (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Instructions: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Place all ingredients in a food processor, and combine thoroughly. Adding butter will give the pate a smoother, richer texture. If you don\u2019t want to add butter, just use more lemon juice.<\/p>\n<p>Chill and serve as is, or you can level off the top of the prawn mixture, melt more butter and pour it gently over the top. Chill for an hour before serving.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Sunflower Sesame Crackers and Prawn Pate\" src=\"http:\/\/i247.photobucket.com\/albums\/gg158\/MDA2008\/MDA2009\/crackerpate.jpg\" alt=\"Sunflower Sesame Crackers and Prawn Pate\" width=\"479\" height=\"356\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><em>Get <a title=\"Mark's Daily Apple Feeds\" href=\"http:\/\/www.marksdailyapple.com\/..\/feeds\/\" >Free Health Tips, Recipes and Workouts<\/a> Delivered to Your Inbox<\/em><\/h4>\n<p>Related posts:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href='http:\/\/www.marksdailyapple.com\/coconut-shrimp-and-chive-mayonnaise\/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Coconut Shrimp and Chive Mayonnaise'>Coconut Shrimp and Chive Mayonnaise<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='http:\/\/www.marksdailyapple.com\/halibut-snapper-and-shrimp-ceviche\/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Halibut, Snapper and Shrimp Ceviche'>Halibut, Snapper and Shrimp Ceviche<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='http:\/\/www.marksdailyapple.com\/announcement-new-recipe-theme-for-the-cookbook-contest-3\/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Announcement: New Recipe Theme for the Cookbook Contest'>Announcement: New Recipe Theme for the Cookbook Contest<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/MarksDailyApple\/~4\/RYnpiZXXYM8\" height=\"1\" width=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In last week\u2019s exploration of Primal Snacks we delved into the world of non-potato chips. This week, it seemed fitting to explore non-cracker crackers. Although saying these Sunflower Sesame Crackers submitted by Girl Gone Primal (from Girl Gone Primal) aren\u2019t real crackers just because they aren\u2019t made from flour doesn\u2019t really seem right. They look [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-286775","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/286775","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=286775"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/286775\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=286775"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=286775"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=286775"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}