Tacos al pastor are one of the most famous Mexican tacos. But, if for some reason you can’t eat meat, textured soy is an excellent alternative since it is rich in protein and other nutrients. In this article, we will show you how to prepare delicious soy tacos al pastor, easy to make and very healthy.
Ingredients to make Soy Pastor Tacos:
To prepare the tacos
- 1 package of textured soy al pastor flavor
- 1 kilogram of corn tortillas
- 1 piece of pineapple
- 500 grams of onion
- 250 grams of Lemons
- 1 bunch of coriander
- 2 liters of water
For the green sauce
- 500 grams of green tomato
- 100 grams of Serrano peppers
- 1 piece of onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 3 sprigs of coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
How to make Soy Pastor Tacos:
To carry out this soy pastor tacos recipe, we are going to gather all the necessary ingredients. We wash our hands and proceed to make it. If it is not possible to purchase flavored soy, follow the recipe for tacos al pastor with natural soy. We are going to hydrate the textured soybeans, for this we heat the water in a container until it boils. Empty the contents of the soy packet into a bowl and pour in the boiling water, cover and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
While the soy is hydrated we prepare the rest of the ingredients. To do this, we wash, peel and slice the pineapple, cut the onion into thin slices and wash, disinfect and chop the cilantro. To prepare the sauce, we roast a clove of garlic, a piece of onion, chilies and tomatoes. We proceed to blend them, empty them in a sauceboat, taste salt and add chopped coriander.
Strain the soy to remove excess water, press with our hands to remove excess. We place a frying pan on the stove over moderate heat, add a splash of oil and proceed to fry the onion in slices, and when it is transparent, add the pineapple.
After 3 to 5 minutes, add the already hydrated textured soybeans and stir, allowing the ingredients to mix very well. To assemble the soy pastor tacos, we wet the tortillas with a little oil and heat them on a Comal. Then we put a spoonful of the soy al pastor stew, chopped cilantro, a piece of pineapple and green sauce to taste. A spectacular Mexican recipe!
Soy Pastor Tacos
Soy is an excellent alternative when we do not consume meat. It belongs to the legume family, it is rich in protein and other nutrients. In addition, it is extremely economical. Visit our recipes for tacos al pastor and only change the soy for pork meat and do not deprive yourself of enjoying this typical Mexican dish.
