Kids Cook

Hey Kids, do you want to know how to cook? Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with these easy authentic dishes you can make without turning on a stove! First, create Ceviche, a well-known Peruvian dish. Next, a Mexican Fruit Salad, combining all the best fruits with bold seasoning. Wow your family with your new culinary skills on this delicious cultural tour!

Ceviche 

• Supplies
  • 1 paring or plastic knife
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 strainer
  • 1 bowl
• Ingredients
  • 2 ounce cooked, deveined small shrimp or canned cooked tuna (canned is fine)  (Optional) 
  • 1 small lemon or lemon juice
  • 1 small lime or lime juice
  • 2 Roma tomatoes
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon of chopped Cilantro
  • 1 small Jalapeno (optional, remove seeds for less heat)
  • Salt and pepper: Add to taste.
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 small avocado
  • 1 small package Tortilla Chips

Ensalada de Frutas

• Supplies
  • Paring or plastic knife
  • Cutting board
  • Bowl or cup
• Ingredients
  • Watermelon (pre-cut by parent or purchased pre-cut)
  • Pineapple (pre-cut by parent or purchased pre-cut)
  • 1 small cucumber
  • 1 Mango (optional, pre-cut by parent or purchased pre-cut)
  • 1 tablespoon of Chili Powder
  • 1 small lime or lime juice
  • Cantaloupe (optional)

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