Tacones - Tempura Yam (vegetarian) Recipe
Hand-roll style taco. Grilled flour tortilla with coleslaw, pea shoots, sauce, lemon-pickled onions
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Ingredients
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Taco Components
Coleslaw
Lemon-Pickled Onions
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Making the Coleslaw
In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, shredded carrot, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss well and set aside.
- 3
Preparing the Yam
Peel and cut the yam into thick sticks. Steam or boil until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Let it cool and set aside.
- 4
Making the Sauce
In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and Sriracha. Adjust the spice level to your taste.
Assembly
- 5
Grilling the Tortillas
Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Grill the flour tortillas for about 1 minute on each side until warm and slightly toasted.
- 6
Assembling the Tacones
On each tortilla, layer a portion of coleslaw, yam sticks, pea shoots, and pickled onions. Drizzle with the sauce.
- 7
Rolling and Serving
Carefully roll the tortilla into a hand-held taco shape. Serve immediately with extra sauce on the side.
