The CookingBites Recipe Challenge: Juniper Berries and/or Gin

[Mountain Cat]

Mahi Mahi is also known as dolphin (not the mammal) but I had no idea it was a relative of the tuna.

Edited to add that it's not related to the tuna. I was wondering about that since I grew up in the Florida panhandle and have been catching them and eating them my whole life. They are related to pompano, which makes far more sense.

"The mahi-mahi (/ˈmɑːhiːˈmɑːhiː/)[3] or common dolphinfish[2] (Coryphaena hippurus) is a surface-dwelling ray-finned fish found in off-shore temperate, tropical, and subtropical waters worldwide. Also widely called dorado (not to be confused with Salminus brasiliensis, a fresh water fish) and dolphin, it is one of two members of the family Coryphaenidae, the other being the pompano dolphinfish. These fish are most commonly found in the waters around the Gulf of Mexico, Costa Rica, Hawaii and Indian Ocean."

Thanks for the info. SO many people here think it is a tuna-related fish. I will note that the shape/morphology of said fish doesn't really resemble tuna, on second/third thought.

 

[Mountain Cat]

Oh an addendum to my last post... I looked at the menudo, and it doesn't need to be cooked or frozen for a couple more weeks. The mahi-mahi is out of the freezer and waiting to thaw.

 

[JAS_OH1]

Thanks for the info. SO many people here think it is a tuna-related fish. I will note that the shape/morphology of said fish doesn't really resemble tuna, on second/third thought.

You will also find that the flavor and texture are not even slightly similar to tuna when cooked. They are delicious, however.

 

[The Late Night Gourmet]

That's expensive. I can buy them for half that price here. Its also a lot of berries!

It must be a supply/demand thing: I know these grow just about anywhere (including North America), but their availability is limited where I am. This is actually my cheapest option.

 

[Hemulen]

Celery Crêpes With Juniper Berries

 

[Morning Glory]

Recipe Charred Chicken Breast with Lavender, Juniper and Orange

 

[Hemulen]

Cucumber & Lingonberry GT

 

[Morning Glory]

Recipe Lamb with Saffron & Juniper

 

[Mountain Cat]

Poached Fennel, Apple, Juniper (and Gin) Mahi Mahi

Finally posted!

 

[murphyscreek]

Alright, had to have a go at a cocktail.....Citrus and Juniper Gin Fizz

Recipe and video: Recipe & Video - Citrus and Juniper Gin Fizz

 

[Hemulen]

Snails With Juniper Berries and Blue Cheese

 

[Hemulen]

Bittersweet Gin Cake

 

[Morning Glory]

Lamb Prebonata

 

[Morning Glory]

Please note that this challenge is now closed for entries.

 

[TastyReuben]

Please note that this challenge is now closed for entries.

Uff da...I've got quite a task ahead.

I want to do this right, so I need to give it a little time, and I have a busy morning ahead of me, but I'll get it settled today, just more late in the day.