Justice for Migrants! Tacos
Team: The Wolf Pack
Host School: Albany Community School
Age Group: Middle School
Ingredients
Tortillas
1 pound fresh masa, or 1 1/2 cup masa harina and 1 c water
Fried Eggs
16 tablespoons olive oil
16 eggs
Black Bean Hummus
1 cup black beans, soaked and boiled, drained
3 tablespoons cumin seed, toasted
1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
3 cloves garlic, smashed and diced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Chimmichuri
1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
1/2 bunch parsley, finely chopped
2 tablespoon red pepper flakes
juice from 1/2 of a lime
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Beet Pico
3 medium beets, boiled, peeled, and diced
1 small red onion, diced
3 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Winter Radish Slaw
1 medium winter radish
4 chives
1 tablespoon lime juice
dash salt
Queso fresco
1/2 gallon whole milk
1/2 cup lemon juice
salt
Preparation Instructions
Tortillas
Form dough into 16 round balls: 12 small, 4 medium. Press in the tortilla press. Cook over medium- high heat on the griddle. Keep warm.
Fried Eggs
Fry each egg on a non-stick skillet until the edges are crunchy and white is opaque. Cover while cooking to set the yolk.
Black Bean Hummus
Smash garlic, cumin and other herbs and spices in the mortar and pestle. Combine with other ingredients and puree or mash.
Chimmichuri
Combine all ingredients except olive oil. Slowly incorporate olive oil while whisking. Finish with salt and pepper.
Beet Pico
Combine. Finish with salt and pepper to taste.
Winter Radish Slaw
Finely shred winter radish into matchsticks using the mandolin. Chop chives on the bias so they reflect the shape of the radish. Combine with lime and salt.
Queso fresco
Line colander with four layers of cheesecloth and set over large bowl. Heat milk over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until it registers 165 to 180°F. Add the lemon juice or vinegar 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring gently after each addition. Stop adding the acid when the curds separate from the whey. Let sit uncovered for 5 minutes while the separation finishes.
Using a slotted spoon or wire skimmer, transfer curds to prepared colander, add salt, cover exposed top with plastic wrap, weight down, and allow to drain for an hour.
Assembly
Assemble all ingredients in the following order, using the tortillas as the base: Tortilla, black bean hummus, egg, beet pico, queso fresco, and garnish with winter radish slaw.