
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
- 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)
Instructions
- 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 Information
Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 30 minutes • Cook Time: 45 minutes • Calories: 400 • Fat: 15g • Carbs: 50g • Protein: 20g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 10g