HIBISCUS QUESADILLAS (QUESADILLA CON FLOR DE JAMAICA)
Dried hibiscus is cheap and plentiful, usually available in specialty grocery stores or international supermarket bulk bins. It has a place in kitchens around the world, in drinks and syrups and remedies and stews. The calyxes of the flower - the part we actually eat - also happen to have a high pectin content, making them ideal for jelly making. Lately, the ingredient has been marketed as a kind of health food, or meat substitute, but the ingredient has deep, ancient roots and stands on its own. Adriana Almazán Lahl, who owns a catering business in San Francisco, rehydrates the flowers and sautés them with onion and chiles, then folds the spicy mixture into flour tortillas with a little cheese. The result is a quick, delicious meal, and an excellent way to use up the entire flower. Be sure to rinse the hibiscus well before you get started; grit hides in its folds.
Provided by Tejal Rao
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, snack, weekday, weeknight, tacos, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 quesadillas
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Rinse hibiscus under running water to remove any grit. Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add hibiscus, and simmer for 2 minutes. Strain, reserving liquid for another use (see introduction). Rinse and chop the hibiscus.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over a medium flame. Add the onion and jalapeño, and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onion is just starting to lightly brown, about 6 minutes. Add the hibiscus, and sauté until the mixture is shiny and most of the water has evaporated, about 2 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper, and set aside. Wipe out skillet.
- Divide the cheese evenly among the tortillas, sprinkling it to cover 1/2 of each. Scatter the hibiscus mixture on top of the cheese, followed by the cilantro. Fold the tortillas over the filling into half-moon shapes, pressing down firmly.
- Add the remaining oil to the skillet, and heat over a medium flame. Gently slide 2 quesadillas into the hot pan, and cook until the cheese has melted and the tortilla is golden brown underneath, 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully flip quesadillas, and cook until the other side is golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas, and serve immediately.
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Aawon Tsawe
[email protected]These quesadillas were a great way to use up some leftover hibiscus flowers.
Malesa Pearson
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a new quesadilla recipe and this one is perfect.
Dwayne Binns
[email protected]These quesadillas were a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just because I used a spicy salsa.
amhar azward
[email protected]I would recommend these quesadillas to anyone who is looking for a unique and delicious Mexican dish.
Naeem Tariq
[email protected]These quesadillas were a fun and easy way to try something new.
Akramul Hoqe
[email protected]I'm not sure if I would make these quesadillas again, but I'm glad I tried them.
Protul Mondl
[email protected]I think these quesadillas would also be good with shrimp or tofu.
Rel1x
[email protected]These quesadillas are a great way to use up leftover chicken.
Dorian Gref
[email protected]I would definitely make these quesadillas again, but I would probably use less hibiscus flowers next time.
Mizan MAhmud
[email protected]These quesadillas were a bit too time-consuming to make for a weeknight meal, but they would be perfect for a weekend brunch.
allan eckman
[email protected]I had some trouble finding hibiscus flowers, but I was able to find them at a local Mexican grocery store.
Md Robuil
[email protected]These quesadillas were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just because I'm not a big fan of hibiscus flowers.
Lucrise Fwesh
[email protected]Loved these quesadillas! The hibiscus flowers gave them a really unique flavor.
Queen Lisa
[email protected]These quesadillas were easy to make and turned out great. The hibiscus flowers added a nice pop of color and flavor.
Anna Mauwa
[email protected]I was skeptical about using hibiscus flowers in a quesadilla, but I'm so glad I tried it. They added a really unique and delicious flavor.
Bandhan Movies
[email protected]These quesadillas were delicious! The hibiscus flowers added a subtle sweetness and tartness that paired perfectly with the cheese and chicken.
Zaman Shah
[email protected]I've made these quesadillas several times now and they're always a hit. They're easy to make and the hibiscus flowers give them a beautiful color.
Muhammad Abdulla
[email protected]These quesadillas were a hit at my last party! The hibiscus flowers added a unique and delicious flavor that everyone loved.