Hibiscus Tacos

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Recipe Instructions

Ingredients

• 1-2 handfuls dried Jamaica

  (hibiscus) flowers

  ● 1/2 onion, divided

  ● 2 chiles guajillos

  ● 1-2 fresh chile serranos or

  chile jalapeños

  ● 1-2 tomatoes

  ● Salt, cayenne pepper,

  smoked paprika, cumin, and bouillon

  (tomato or chicken) to taste

Instructions

• Prepare Jamaica Flowers:

  ● Wash the Jamaica flowers

  to remove any debris and major stem

  parts.

  ● Boil the Jamaica flowers in

  water until softened (about 20-25

  minutes). Strain and set the water

  aside for making agua fresca.

• Prepare Sauce:

  Optionally remove seeds before boiling, but they can be blended in as well.

  In a pot, boil the dried chiles guajillos until softened (about 10 minutes). No need to

  strain.

  ● Blend the softened chiles with 1/4 onion and some of the boiling water until smooth.

• Cook Flowers:

  ● In a pan, heat oil over medium heat.

  ● Sauté the remaining 1/4 onion until golden brown.

  ● Add the strained Jamaica flowers to the pan and sauté for a few minutes.

  ● Add the blended chile sauce, season with salt, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika,

  cumin, and bouillon to taste.

  ● Cook for 10-15 minutes or until the salsa is cooked through and has changed color.

  4. Assemble Tacos:

  ● Warm tortillas on a comal.