Learn how to prepare the vegan version of one of the most famous dishes that exist in Mexico: tacos al pastor. This is a version that maintains the traditional flavor, but without using the pork meat that characterizes the dish so much. In this recipe we will use cauliflower as a substitute for meat, a different, healthy and light option for you to enjoy a dinner with your family.
Keep reading and discover how to prepare the unmistakable al pastor flavor in these cauliflower tacos. We explain step by step and in a practical and fast way so that in a short time you can enjoy an exquisite dish.
Ingredients to make Tacos de cauliflower al pastor:
• 1 cauliflower, cooked
• 2 tablespoons of achiote
• ½ cup of orange juice
• 2 tablespoons of vinegar
• 1 clean guajillo chili
• 1 tomato
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 clove
• 1 pinch of salt and pepper to taste
• 1 piece of red onion chopped
• 1 teaspoon of oil
• Corn tortillas
• Chopped cilantro
• Roasted pineapple chunks
• Sauce to taste
How to make Cauliflower Al Pastor Tacos:
To make the cauliflower al pastor tacos recipe, in a container add the orange juice, the vinegar and the achiote. Mix so that the achiote dissolves a little and reserve.
In a Comal or frying pan, roast the tomato, the garlic clove and the clean guajillo chili. Turn these ingredients over to char (roast) them on all sides. The guajillo chili does not require much time, so a couple of minutes will suffice. When the tomato and the garlic clove are already roasted, transfer them to the blender with the guajillo chili, the mixture of orange juice and achiote, salt, pepper to taste and a clove. Blend everything for about 3 minutes and reserve. In a pot with a little oil, sauté the purple onion until lightly browned. Then add the cooked cauliflower and stir constantly for about 3 minutes. To cook cauliflower you can do it in salted water or steam it. Do not miss our steamed cauliflower recipe to know the exact cooking times.
When the cauliflower and onion are slightly golden, add the sauce that you blended, mix to integrate all these ingredients and let cook until the sauce reduces. This will take about 8-10 minutes over medium-low heat. To serve the cauliflower al pastor tacos, prepare corn tortillas and fill them. Then, add chopped cilantro, roasted pineapple to taste and the hot sauce that you like the most.
With what to accompany the cauliflower al pastor tacos
Now, if you want to accompany your cauliflower al pastor tacos with a spicy sauce, even if this means increasing the calories a bit, we recommend the following:
• Sauce for tacos al pastor
• Macha sauce
• Seven chili sauce
