Tacos de Jamaica (Vegan Hibiscus Tacos)
Description
These delicious Mexican vegan tacos (tacos de jamaica) are made with hibiscus flowers and served with pineapple, cilantro, and salsa verde.
Ingredients
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8 ounces dried hibiscus flowers
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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10 fresh tomatillos, husks removed
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1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced
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1/4 onion, chopped
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2 serrano peppers
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1 clove garlic
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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salt to taste
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18 corn tortillas
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2 slices fresh pineapple, chopped
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
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2 limes, cut into wedges
Directions
1
Rinse hibiscus very well to make sure all dust is removed. Place clean hibiscus in a pot over medium heat, cover with water, and boil for 10 minutes. Remove hibiscus from heat and allow to steep for at least 2 hours, until hibiscus is very soft. Drain well.
2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook 1 onion and 2 cloves garlic until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir in drained hibiscus and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until hibiscus turns a deep red color.
3
Combine tomatillos, avocado, 1/4 onion, serrano peppers, 1 clove garlic, and 2 tablespoons cilantro; blend until smooth. Season salsa verde with salt.
4
Warm corn tortillas in a skillet. Divide hibiscus mixture amongst tortillas and top with pineapple, onion, and cilantro. Serve with salsa verde and lime.