Chinese Tacos (Salad Taco with Hot and Sweet Vegetables) -Fusion Recipe (2024)

It is a twist to the regular tacos with plenty of green leafy vegetables making it a healthy anytime snack.

Chinese Tacos (Salad Taco with Hot and Sweet Vegetables) -Fusion Recipe (1)Uma Raghuraman On Wednesday, 04 May 2016 00:40

Chinese Tacos (Salad Taco with Hot and Sweet Vegetables) -Fusion Recipe (2)

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Chinese Tacos (Salad Taco with Hot and Sweet Vegetables) -Fusion Recipe is a twist to the regular tacos with plenty of green leafy vegetables making it a healthy anytime snack. With summers at its peak, this recipe is refreshing and filling. These tacos are perfect for you if you are on a low carb diet. It is high in antioxidants and rich in fibre too. These tacos can be served as party starters or can be easily assembled during your picnics. Even cucumber or Zucchini shells can make a replacement for cabbage or lettuce leaves for these tacos. A must try lunch or dinner snack that is sure to make you feel light and guilt-free!

Serve Chinese Tacos along with Pasta In Tomato Onion Chutney for your fusion dinner.

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Prep in

10 M

Cooks in

45 M

Total in

55 M

Makes:

4 Servings

Ingredients

    Ingredients for Taco
  • 10 Lettuce leaves
  • Ingredients For Hot and Sweet Vegetables
  • 10 Button mushrooms , sliced into halves
  • 100 grams Tofu , cubed
  • 10 Baby corn , sliced into halves
  • 1 Cauliflower (gobi) , cut into florets
  • 1 Carrot (Gajjar) , peeled and diced
  • 1 Onion , thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 1/2 Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum) , thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 1 Dry Red Chilli , cut into smaller pieces (optional)
  • 4 cloves Garlic , grated
  • 1/2 inch Ginger , grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon Soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chilli sauce , (adjust according to taste)
  • 2 teaspoons Honey
  • 2 teaspoons Sesame (Gingelly) Oil
  • Salt , to taste
  • Ingredients for Spicy Tomato Sauce
  • 3 Tomatoes
  • 1 Green Chilli
  • 3 cloves Garlic , grated
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame (Gingelly) Oil
  • Salt , salt to taste
  • Ingredients for Garnish
  • 1 Onion , thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 1/2 Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum) , thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 2 teaspoons Spring Onion Greens , finely chopped

How to make Chinese Tacos (Salad Taco with Hot and Sweet Vegetables) -Fusion Recipe

  1. To start with Chinese Tacos (Salad Taco with Hot and Sweet Vegetables) -Fusion Recipe, get all the ingredients ready and handy.

Preparing the cabbage or lettuce

  1. Peel the leaves carefully so that they do not split or tear.

  2. Keep a wide bowl with cold water and place these leaves in the bowl till assembling the tacos.

  3. Pat dry the leaves before you start assembling the Chinese Tacos (Salad Taco with Hot and Sweet Vegetables) -Fusion Recipe.

Instruction for the Spicy Tomato Sauce

  1. Puree the tomatoes with green chilli in a mixer without adding any water.

  2. Heat a wok/karahi with oil over low flame. Add grated garlic.

  3. When the garlic slightly changes colour, add the pureed tomatoes. Let the tomatoes cook over low flame till the excess water evaporates and the oil separates. This step takes up to 10 minutes. Keep stirring occasionally. Your spicy tomato sauce is ready!

Instruction for the Hot and Sweet Vegetables

  1. Heat a vessel with 6 cups of water. Add the mushrooms, baby corn, carrots, cauliflower to the boiling water. Let the vegetables boil for 2-3 minutes, then switch off.

  2. Transfer the vegetables to a colander to drain the water. Refresh the vegetables by pouring cold/normal water on them.

  3. Heat a wok/karahi with oil over a low flame and add the grated ginger-garlic, chilli flakes/chopped red chilli and mix well to incorporate.

  4. Add onions, tofu and salt to fry till the onions turn soft.

  5. Now add the boiled vegetables and stir-fry over low heat for 1-2 minutes.

  6. Reduce the flame, add the soya sauce, chilli sauce and honey.

  7. Keep stirring the vegetables and cook in medium to high flame for 3-4 minutes.

  8. Switch off and garnish with spring onion greens to get the Hot and Sweet Vegetables ready.

Assembling the Taco

  1. Take a single pat dried cabbage leaf and add the onions and bell peppers.

  2. Spoon the hot and sweet vegetable.

  3. Garnish with the spicy tomato sauce and spring onion greens.

  4. Your Chinese Taco is ready!

  5. To prepare the cabbage or lettuce:

  6. Peel the leaves carefully so that they do not split or tear.

  7. Keep a wide bowl with cold water and place these leaves in the bowl till assembling the tacos.

  8. Pat dry the leaves before you start assembling the Chinese Tacos (Salad Taco with Hot and Sweet Vegetables) -Fusion Recipe.

  9. Serve Chinese Tacos along withPasta In Tomato Onion Chutneyfor your fusion dinner.

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  • Mexican Recipes
  • Tofu Recipes
  • Taco Recipes
  • Chinese Recipes
  • Fusion Recipes
  • Recipes for Kids

Last Modified On Friday, 29 December 2017 14:13

Chinese Tacos (Salad Taco with Hot and Sweet Vegetables) -Fusion Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Is a taco salad healthier than a taco? ›

Adding guacamole, sour cream or taco sauce will quickly increase the carb and calorie count to the point where your taco salad is hardly any healthier than a regular taco.

What is the best lettuce to use for tacos? ›

Bibb Lettuce – bibb lettuce leaves are the perfect size for small tacos! Remember to wash your produce. Taco Meat – use chicken, beef, or pork to fill your taco lettuce wraps.

What does a veggie taco contain? ›

Made with zucchini, tomatoes, green chiles, and cheese, vegetarian tacos are a great way to use up fresh produce for a filling, delicious meal. Grab some corn tortillas and you're all set! Elise founded Simply Recipes in 2003 and led the site until 2019.

What is the healthiest Mexican food? ›

Mexican foods that are lower in calories typically include options like pollo a la plancha (plate of chicken) and shrimp ceviche (a fresh seafood salad). Chicken or veggie tacos with lean protein and many vegetables are also low-calorie options.

Is taco a junk food? ›

To find out more, we reached out to Michelle Jaelin, a Registered Dietitian based in Toronto. What should tacos be considered — Junk food or health food? Jaelin: “Tacos could be considered as either a junk food or health food, depending on the ingredients used in the taco dish or how it was prepared.

What can you use instead of chips for taco salad? ›

You can take your favourite low carb tortillas and cut them into tortilla strips and use those instead of chips. Serve them as-is, or toast them.

What are the best tomatoes for tacos? ›

Tomatoes add color and freshness to a taco. Roma tomatoes are nice because they are “meaty” and will hold nicely. Purchase vine ripened tomatoes to get a bright red color and better flavor. It's best to remove the seeds before chopping so the juice doesn't water down your taco.

What's the best cheese for tacos? ›

A mild cheese that melts easily, such as queso asadero, queso de Oaxaca, or queso menonita, is best for this application. Cheese taco shells: Melt cheddar cheese on a baking sheet until it forms a disk, then shape it into a hard taco shell shape. You can also use a Mexican cheese blend to make cheese taco shells.

Why is taco salad good for you? ›

Enjoying a taco salad can provide various health benefits. This includes increased vegetable intake, protein for muscle growth and repair, low-calorie and high fiber to help feel full, and various flavors that can help prevent boredom with your diet.

Is a taco salad considered a salad? ›

The salad is served with a fried flour tortilla shell stuffed with shredded iceberg lettuce and topped with diced tomatoes, shredded Cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa. The salad is topped with taco meat (ground beef), seasoned shredded chicken or beans and/or Spanish rice for vegetarians.

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