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Jackfruit Carnitas Taquitos

July 12, 2008 By chow 5 Comments

I had some jackfruit leftover from when I made Jackfruit Carnitas Tacos. Instead of having more tacos, I made taquitos with the jackfruit. Taquito means “little taco”. They’re similar to tacos in that it’s a savory filled corn tortilla but it’s rolled up so it’s neater and easier to eat.

Baked until crispy and served with an avocado green sauce, it has a very satisfying crunch. The thin green sauce (it’s suppose to be thin) provides a creamy and refreshing contrast to the slightly spicy filling.

Jackfruit Carnitas Taquitos
Makes 5 taquitos

5 six inch corn tortillas
1 cup jackfruit carnitas filling

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Soften the tortillas by microwaving for 30 seconds between wet paper towels so they’re soft and easy to roll. Spoon about 2 1/2 tablespoons of the jackfruit across a tortilla and roll tightly. Stick a toothpick in the middle to keep it closed. Repeat with each of the tortillas. Place on a oiled baking pan.

Bake for 8 – 10 minutes on each side until crispy. Remove the toothpicks and serve with Avocado Green Sauce for dipping.

Avocado Green Sauce
Makes about 1 cup

1/2 ripe Hass avocado, chopped
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1/8 teaspoon salt

Combine ingredients and blend until smooth. Chill for for 30 minutes to an hour if desired or serve immediately.

So Delicious Ice Cream Sandwiches

July 9, 2008 By chow 12 Comments

Another broiling heat wave to start off the work week and no cool down in sight until the weekend. Luckily, I have ice cream sandwiches to cool and comfort me. For an extra special treat, fancy it up with a fresh cherry sauce and a sprinkle of crushed pecans.

I wish I could say I made the ice cream sandwiches myself but I didn’t. I’m not doing any more than I have to in this heat. And there’s no reason to, not when there’s So Delicious ice cream sandwiches in the freezer.

They’re produced by the same people who make the Purely Decadent ice cream pints. By far, the best, non-dairy vegan ice cream I’ve tried to date and I’ve tried a lot of them.

A childhood favorite, the ice cream sandwiches are exactly as I remember them. Smooth and creamy with just the right mouth-feel, if you didn’t know any better, you wouldn’t believe it’s non-dairy.

Jackfruit Carnitas Tacos

July 6, 2008 By chow 12 Comments

I had another can of jackfruit in the cupboard just begging to be made into something. Over the weekend, I decided to give Jackfruit Carnitas Tacos from The Urban Housewife a try.

I made a few minor changes to the recipe. I was out of the chile powder so I just left that out.

I don’t have a crock pot or slow cooker, so I cooked the jackfruit in my rice cooker on the slow setting, just like I did for the BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Sandwich. As I don’t feel comfortable just leaving the rice cooker unattended, I set it up on a morning when I knew I would be in all day.

I added all of the ingredients and set the cooker for 4 hours. I did have to add a bit of water a couple of times, since it looked like it was starting to get too dry and sticking to the bottom. But other than that, it came out great. It’s an easy recipe and the results are flavorful and a bit on the spicy side.