
Chipotle Jackfruit Tacos with Cashew Crema and Red Cabbage Slaw
Original vegan tacos featuring shredded jackfruit sautéed in a smoky chipotle sauce, served in corn tortillas with silky cashew crema, crunchy red cabbage slaw, and a fresh finish of lime and cilantro.
Ingredients
- 400 g young green jackfruit, drained (desmenuzada and without semillas duras)
- 8 unit corn tortillas (small)
- 200 g red cabbage (finely grated)
- 80 g carrot (grated)
- 20 g fresh cilantro (chopped, divided)
- 100 g red onion (thinly sliced finas, divided)
- 2 unit lime (juice and wedges for servir)
- 100 g cashews (remojados en agua hot 15 minutos and escurridos)
- 120 ml water (for the cream)
- 2 clove garlic (divided)
- 30 g tahini (for the cream)
- 30 ml olive oil (divided)
- 30 g chipotle paste (ajustar to taste)
- 120 ml tomato purée
- 2 g ground cumin
- 2 g smoked paprika
- 1 g dried oregano
- 10 ml maple syrup
- 6 g salt (divided or to taste)
- 1 g black pepper (or to taste)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 220 °C / 425 °F. Wrap the corn tortillas in foil and set them aside to warm later.
- 2
In a bowl, combine the red cabbage, carrot, half of the red onion, half of the cilantro, the juice of 1 lime, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the black pepper. Toss well and let it rest while you prepare the rest.
- 3
For the crema, place the soaked cashews, water, tahini, 1 garlic clove, the juice of 1/2 lime, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a blender. Blend until very smooth; if needed, add 1 to 2 more tablespoons of water.
- 4
Shred the jackfruit with your hands or two forks. Remove any tough core pieces if needed.
- 5
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining red onion and the remaining garlic clove, minced, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant.
- 6
Add the jackfruit, chipotle paste, tomato purée, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, maple syrup, and the remaining salt. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring and pressing the jackfruit from time to time, until juicy and lightly caramelized.
- 7
Meanwhile, place the wrapped tortillas in the oven and warm them for 5 to 6 minutes at 220 °C / 425 °F.
- 8
Assemble the tacos by dividing the hot jackfruit among the tortillas. Top with the red cabbage slaw, finish with the cashew crema, and sprinkle with the remaining cilantro.
- 9
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
Chef tips
For extra texture, let some of the jackfruit sear undisturbed for 1 to 2 minutes in the skillet. The crema can be made ahead and kept chilled for up to 2 days.
Substitutions
You can replace the cashews with soaked sunflower seeds if you want to avoid tree nuts, though the flavor will be earthier. Tahini can be replaced with a small amount of extra olive oil. If you cannot find jackfruit, use shredded artichoke hearts for a different version.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
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- Easy-to-wash jar
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Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
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Illustrative imageTempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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