Enchiladas de Jamaica
Enchiladas de Jamaica are a delicious Mexican dish made with hibiscus flowers, filled with a savory mixture, and topped with a flavorful sauce.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Queso fresco - 1/2 cup, crumbled
- Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
- Corn tortillas - 8
- Salt - To taste
- Chili powder - 1 teaspoon
- Cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Tomato sauce - 1 cup
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1, finely chopped
- Water - 2 cups
- Dried hibiscus flowers - 1 cup
Let's Get Started
- In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the dried hibiscus flowers and let them simmer for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a separate saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until softened.
- Add the tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, and salt to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.
- Add the cooked hibiscus flowers to the saucepan and simmer for another 10 minutes, until the flavors are well combined.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
- Fill each tortilla with a spoonful of the hibiscus mixture, roll it up, and place it seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour the remaining hibiscus sauce over the enchiladas.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the enchiladas are heated through.
- Serve the enchiladas de Jamaica topped with crumbled queso fresco and chopped cilantro.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 50g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 10g