Tacos with Hibiscus, Salsa Verde, and Pineapple.

    Tacos with Hibiscus, Salsa Verde, and Pineapple.

    Tacos with Hibiscus, Salsa Verde, and Pineapple.

    Ingredients

    Salsa Verde:

    10 fresh tomatillos, husks removed

    1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced

    1⁄4 onion, chopped

    
2 tsp ancho chili

    1 clove garlic

    2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

    1 pinch salt to taste


    18 corn tortillas

    Hibiscus mixture:

    1/2 cup dried hibiscus petals

    1 tablespoon olive oil


    1 onion, chopped


    2 cloves garlic, minced

    1 pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

    Garnish:

    2 slices of fresh pineapple, chopped

    1 small onion, finely chopped.

    1⁄2 cup cilantro, chopped

    2 limes, cut into wedges

    Directions

    • Place  hibiscus in a pot over medium heat, cover with water, and boil for 10 minutes. Remove hibiscus from heat and allow to steep for at least 2 hours, until hibiscus is very soft . Drain well.
    • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook 1 onion and 2 cloves garlic until so and translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir in drained hibiscus and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until hibiscus turns a deep red colour.
    • Combine tomatillos, avocado, 1/4 onion, ancho powder, 1 clove garlic, and 2 tablespoons cilantro; blend until smooth. Season salsa verde with salt.
    • Warm corn tortillas in a skillet. Divide hibiscus mixture amongst tortillas and top with pineapple, onion, and cilantro.
    • Serve with salsa verde and lime.
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