HOW TO MAKE POPCORN CAULIFLOWER TACOS

Crispy Cauliflower tacos with a spicy, tangy twist are a delicious and satisfying modern take on plant-based comfort food. While running our taco truck we had a strict “traditional and authentic recipes only” policy when it came to our menu, with tacos al pastor and carne asada some of our signature dishes. Since moving on from street food life and becoming vegetarian it’s great to cut loose the shackles of the old menu and get stuck into some recipes that just simply work!

While not a traditional Mexican recipe, these tacos offer a fantastic way to transform simple cauliflower into a flavorful, crunchy filling that’s especially great for vegetarians. Coated in a seasoned blend of paprika, chipotle chili flakes, and panko breadcrumbs, the cauliflower becomes perfectly crispy when baked, delivering a smoky, slightly spicy kick with each bite.

What makes this dish stand out is our original habanero hot sauce combined with soy sauce, sweet chilli and lime juice, which adds a dynamic balance of sweetness, heat, and tanginess. Though not rooted in any one culinary tradition, this recipe takes inspiration from a variety of flavour profiles, showcasing the versatility of cauliflower.

Since becoming veggie we still get a little food envy when seeing recipes for crispy fried chicken. These popcorn cauliflower tacos, as well as being a healthier alternative, really hit the spot. The crunch combined with the heat from the chilli and citrus from the lime and pico de gallo make this a guilt-free moorish option for taco night. We guarantee that this filling will be the first to disappear from the table so make extra!