Easy Al Fresco by Ilse van der Merwe

Author:Ilse van der Merwe [Merwe, Ilse van der]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Spicy cauliflower tacos

with guacamole, tomato and coriander

Gone are the days of drab, boiled cauliflower, now that we know how fabulous it can be when charred or fried! These little nuggets are incredibly tasty and they make a fantastic filling for tacos, but you can also serve them on top of a creamy cabbage slaw with sliced avocado. For an extra toasty exterior, fry them in enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan in a thin layer, then drain on kitchen paper before serving.

SERVES 6 AS A LIGHT MEAL

TOOLS: SMALL MIXING BOWL | TEASPOON | LARGE WIDE PAN | SPATULA | SLOTTED SPOON | BOWL | CHOPPING BOARD | CHOPPING KNIFE

5 ml (1 tsp) smoked paprika

5 ml (1 tsp) curry powder

5 ml (1 tsp) ground cumin

2.5 ml (½ tsp) chilli powder (optional)

5 ml (1 tsp) salt

freshly ground black pepper, to taste

60 ml (¼ cup) vegetable oil

1 medium head cauliflower, sliced into small florets

6–12 corn tortillas (crisp or soft, or any flour tortillas of your choice, page 17)

3 cups (750 ml) shredded lettuce

1–2 large tomatoes, diced (or Sweet and spicy tomato and red pepper salsa [page 40])

1 batch Yoghurt guacamole (page 39), or 1 freshly smashed avocado

250 ml (1 cup) sour cream

a handful fresh coriander, roughly chopped

In a bowl, combine the spices, salt and a grinding of pepper, then stir to mix and set aside. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the florets over medium-high heat until golden brown, working in batches. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Transfer to a bowl and season generously on all sides with the spice mix.

To serve, toast the tortillas briefly over medium heat (optional), then fill with lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole, fried cauliflower, some sour cream and fresh coriander. Garnish as desired.

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