Cauliflower tacos
These cauliflower tacos are taken to the next level with the adddion of salsa macha! Salsa macha is a rich oil made with crispy nuts, seeds, garlic and chilli, is a versatile condiment. Serve it with everything, not just these tacos!
Ingredients
Method- 300 g cauliflower florets
- 2 T olive oil
- lemon juice, a squeeze
- 8 corn taco shells For the taco seasoning, mix:
- ¼ t chilli powder
- ¼ t ground cumin
- ½ t smoked paprika
- ¼ t onion powder For the salsa macha:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 t garlic, minced
- 3 T pumpkin seeds
- 3 T peanuts, chopped
- 1 red chilli, finely chopped
- 1 T apple cider vinegar
- ½ t oak-smoked chilli flakes
- salt, to taste
- 1 T sesame seeds For the jalapeño ranch slaw, mix:
- 1 x 260 g packet Woolworths crunchy Asian-style slaw
- 150 g Woolworths jalapeño topping
- 120 g plain yoghurt
Method
Ingredients1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Toss the cauliflower, oil, lemon juice and taco seasoning. Place on a baking tray and roast for 20 minutes, tossing once.
2. To make the salsa macha, heat the oil in a pan, then add the garlic, pumpkin seeds, peanuts and chilli. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Blend with the vinegar. Spoon into a bowl, then add the chilli flakes, salt and sesame seeds.
3. Warm the taco shells, add the slaw and drizzle over the salsa.
Cook's note: Cook the cauliflower in the air-fryer at 180°C for 15 minutes.
Find more cauliflower recipes here.
Photograph: Jan Ras
Production: Abigail Donnelly
Food assistant: Emma Nkunzana
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