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Preheat an oven to 500 degrees F.
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In a frying pan, heat 2 inches of oil to 360 degrees F.
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Fry tortillas, 1 at a time, until crispy, about 2 minutes(do not fold tortilla).
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Drain on paper towels and set aside.
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In a baking dish that will hold the salmon in 1 layer, spread half of the salt over the bottom.
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Arrange salmon on top of salt then cover with remaining salt.
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Bake for about 8 minutes.
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The salmon should be pink and moist in the center; insert a knife tip through salt and into a piece of fish to check.
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Remove salmon from oven and allow to cool slightly.
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Lift off and remove salt crust with a spatula.
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Break up salmon with your fingers and place in a bowl; drizzle with a little bit of the vinaigrette.
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If desired, add cilantro leaves.
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Place a crisp tortilla on each plate.
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Top with a ladleful of black beans then with a layer of salmon.
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In a bowl, lightly dress the arugula with remaining cumin vinaigrette.
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Add sesame seeds and toss well.
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Place a small mound of greens on each tostada and sprinkle with goat cheese.
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Place a lime wedge alongside and drizzle with lime-cumin creme fraiche.
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Serve.
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Combine vinegar, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl, and mix well.
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Whisk in the oil until emulsified.
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Set aside until ready to use.
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In a large pot, bring black beans to boil in water to cover by 2 inches.
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Add half the onion, the celery and the bay leaf.
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Reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
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Strain and reserve liquid.
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In same pot, heat olive oil and add bell pepper, remaining onion, garlic, green onions, basil, cilantro, soy sauce, lemon juice, cumin, cardamom, salt, and pepper.
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When vegetables are tender, add the beans and the reserved cooking liquid and simmer until reduced by half.
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Beans can be prepared up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated.
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To use, ladle out amount desired and heat until warmed through.
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Mix together in a small bowl.
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Use immediately.