Hello lovelies, we stay on the spicy side and so we're travelling a little further with today's recipe: Jackfruit Jalapeno Tacos. Next to Asian food, Mexican cuisine is one of our absolute favorites. We were already able to spend time in Mexico twice and we loved it, not only because of the food. That's why I have a Mexican-inspired dish for you today, as the next spice I used from the Knorr Switzerland series is jalapeño flakes. If you love Mexican food as much as we do, my new Mexican tortilla lasagna layers tortillas, beans and corn into one glorious family bake.
If you're staying in Mexican mode, my loaded vegetarian lentil nachos are the perfect sharing food for your next movie night.
Jackfruit
This time I made the tacos with jackfruit. If you are wondering now, yes jackfruit, you may know it from Asian countries as a sweet fruit. But young jackfruit is becoming increasingly popular as a meat substitute and when delicately flavored, it almost has the consistency of "pulled pork". You can buy the young jackfruit in brine in many Asian shops or more and more in organic shops. The preparation is very simple and I can promise you, the result will blow your mind.
In addition to the deliciously spiced jackfruit, the tacos also had a fine sauce with sour cream, mayonnaise and fresh cilantro to balance out the spiciness of the jalapeno flakes. I filled the tacos with corn, pickled red cabbage and jalapenos. And I added fresh cilantro and a splash of lime juice - a party for your taste buds!
The tacos are not only a feast for the eyes with their bright colors, they also taste so delicious. Perfect as an appetizer for a party, for a TV evening or a dinner with friends or family. I'm sure everyone will be very surprised by the jackfruit.
Jalapeno flakes
The Knorr Jalapeno flakes are spicy for sure, but with garlic and chilis inside they still provide a pleasant spiciness. The spice smells really fresh and aromatic and what convinced me once more are the 100% natural ingredients and the lack of added salt.
By the way, I can tell you that I ate all 4 tacos you see in the pictures myself. I just couldn't hold myself back, they were too tasty and my family was not home on the day of the shoot - too bad for them :-). But I'll definitely make the tacos next time we have visitors. For the children, of course, in a not so spicy version.
The quick pickled red cabbage doesn't only match the color of the jackfruit jalapeno tacos, it is something I really enjoy adding to salads. You just have to put the red cabbage into some apple cider vinegar and season it with salt, leave it in the fridge for at least 1 hour. That's how it stays fresh, even for a longer time in the fridge.
Fresh cilantro and lime juice should definitely not be missing from the tacos. With the mild, light sauce you can balance the spiciness of the jalapenos well. This way everyone can enjoy the appropriate level of spice according to their taste.
I hope I can put you in a tropical mood with this recipe. Definitely try it! Jackfruit is really a great meat substitute and the spicy marinade with the Knorr Jalapeno spice will surprise you for sure. If you love Mexican cooking, you might also enjoy my vegetarian lentil nachos for your next movie night, a creamy mediterranean guacamole to dip alongside, and – for anyone who likes it even spicier – my hearty lentil shakshuka with tomatoes.
By the way, you can find the first two recipes with the Knorr Mediterran spice and the Knorr chili flakes here and here.
** This blog post was created in collaboration with Knorr Switzerland - the recipes are my own.*
