Derek Sarno | Performance enhancing tacos @DerekSarnoChef | Uploaded May 2023 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
Dive into a bold beet adventure with two standout BEET tacos: Kentucky Fried and a vibrant whole foods oil-free version, both plant-based. We slow-cook beets to craft the ultimate beet cheeks, paired with our irresistible Creamy Jalapeno dressing. Perfect for quick dinners, enhance them with your choice of lettuce, tortillas, and toppings. Join us for this extraordinary beet journey and more plant-based delights to bost your performance in the kitchen.
Beet Cheeks are the curved cut found on both left and right sides of the Beet. Yea, I never knew they were there either.
00:00 Intro
00:15 Beet Cheeks Base Prep (No Oil Used)
00:40 Wicked Jalapeño Crema
01:34 Amazing Blistered Salsa
03:01 Wicked Kitchen Naked Burrito
03:11 Kentucky Fried Beet Cheeks
The Fryer used is. Tefal Table Top Deep Fryer
RECIPE BASE: Makes 12 - 15 Tacos
BEETS: (No Oil)
9 BEETS, Medium Size, Skin on, Rinsed.
Handful of Herbs: Rosemary, Thyme, Sage
Cover and Roast at 200c/400f for 35 – 50 Minutes, a skewer should be able to pass thru easily when done. Once cool, peel skin off and set aside to chill. For the No – Oil version cut in half, dust with black pepper and salt before pan searing to cover the most surface.
Jalapeno Cashew Crema: (No Oil)
1 Cup/ 170g Raw Cashews, Soaked in Boiling water for 30 minutes, drained & rinsed
2 TBS, Pickled Jalapeno
2 TBS jalapeno pickle juice
1 Jalapeno, pan roasted to blister and soften.
3 Garlic, toasted with Jalapeno.
1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds toasted and ground.
Small handful Cilantro/Coriander
1 Teaspoon, Salt, Kosher
Plant Based Milk to thin while blending.
Add all ingredients to high speed blender, Blend until silky smooth, thin with plant based milk enough to make it move but keep it thick. Store in container for up to a week.
Quick Roasted Cherry Tomato Salsa:
Handful Cherry Tomatoes, Pan Roast to Blister and soften.
2 Green Onion/Scallion, diced.
3 TBS Cilantro/Coriander, chopped.
1 jalapeno, diced (optional)
Salt, Kosher – to taste
Heat tomatoes and smash in bowl or mortar, add in rest of ingredients and mix well.
1 Head Lettuce, Shave cut thin.
Fresh tortillas, warm and have ready when making.
Jalapeno for slicing, garnish
Cilantro/Coriander Sprigs for garnish
Kentucky Fried BEET CHEEKS | Wicked
Cut cooked beets into quarters: 2 pieces per taco (as per video)
Breading:
Cup of four
½ Cup Rice or Corn Flour/Starch
1 TBS Baking Powder
1 TBS Cumin
1 TBS Smoked Paprika
Pinch Salt
Wet:
2 Cups Plant Based Milk
1 TBS Apple cider vinegar
Mix well
Double coat beets in flour/wet mixture for extra crispy coating
Fry in shallow Pan of oil at a 164f temp for 3-4 minutes until crispy.
Remove from oil and toss in Wicked Kitchen Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning or spice blend of your choice.
ASSEMBLE TACOS:
Tortilla
Shaved lettuce
Avocado slices
Salsa
BEETS (roasted or Kentucky Fried)
Jalapeno Cashew Crema
Cilantro/Coriander Sprigs (optional)
Sliced Jalapeno (optional)
#veganchef #beetroot #friedchicken #wfpbno #beets
Dive into a bold beet adventure with two standout BEET tacos: Kentucky Fried and a vibrant whole foods oil-free version, both plant-based. We slow-cook beets to craft the ultimate beet cheeks, paired with our irresistible Creamy Jalapeno dressing. Perfect for quick dinners, enhance them with your choice of lettuce, tortillas, and toppings. Join us for this extraordinary beet journey and more plant-based delights to bost your performance in the kitchen.
Beet Cheeks are the curved cut found on both left and right sides of the Beet. Yea, I never knew they were there either.
00:00 Intro
00:15 Beet Cheeks Base Prep (No Oil Used)
00:40 Wicked Jalapeño Crema
01:34 Amazing Blistered Salsa
03:01 Wicked Kitchen Naked Burrito
03:11 Kentucky Fried Beet Cheeks
The Fryer used is. Tefal Table Top Deep Fryer
RECIPE BASE: Makes 12 - 15 Tacos
BEETS: (No Oil)
9 BEETS, Medium Size, Skin on, Rinsed.
Handful of Herbs: Rosemary, Thyme, Sage
Cover and Roast at 200c/400f for 35 – 50 Minutes, a skewer should be able to pass thru easily when done. Once cool, peel skin off and set aside to chill. For the No – Oil version cut in half, dust with black pepper and salt before pan searing to cover the most surface.
Jalapeno Cashew Crema: (No Oil)
1 Cup/ 170g Raw Cashews, Soaked in Boiling water for 30 minutes, drained & rinsed
2 TBS, Pickled Jalapeno
2 TBS jalapeno pickle juice
1 Jalapeno, pan roasted to blister and soften.
3 Garlic, toasted with Jalapeno.
1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds toasted and ground.
Small handful Cilantro/Coriander
1 Teaspoon, Salt, Kosher
Plant Based Milk to thin while blending.
Add all ingredients to high speed blender, Blend until silky smooth, thin with plant based milk enough to make it move but keep it thick. Store in container for up to a week.
Quick Roasted Cherry Tomato Salsa:
Handful Cherry Tomatoes, Pan Roast to Blister and soften.
2 Green Onion/Scallion, diced.
3 TBS Cilantro/Coriander, chopped.
1 jalapeno, diced (optional)
Salt, Kosher – to taste
Heat tomatoes and smash in bowl or mortar, add in rest of ingredients and mix well.
1 Head Lettuce, Shave cut thin.
Fresh tortillas, warm and have ready when making.
Jalapeno for slicing, garnish
Cilantro/Coriander Sprigs for garnish
Kentucky Fried BEET CHEEKS | Wicked
Cut cooked beets into quarters: 2 pieces per taco (as per video)
Breading:
Cup of four
½ Cup Rice or Corn Flour/Starch
1 TBS Baking Powder
1 TBS Cumin
1 TBS Smoked Paprika
Pinch Salt
Wet:
2 Cups Plant Based Milk
1 TBS Apple cider vinegar
Mix well
Double coat beets in flour/wet mixture for extra crispy coating
Fry in shallow Pan of oil at a 164f temp for 3-4 minutes until crispy.
Remove from oil and toss in Wicked Kitchen Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning or spice blend of your choice.
ASSEMBLE TACOS:
Tortilla
Shaved lettuce
Avocado slices
Salsa
BEETS (roasted or Kentucky Fried)
Jalapeno Cashew Crema
Cilantro/Coriander Sprigs (optional)
Sliced Jalapeno (optional)
#veganchef #beetroot #friedchicken #wfpbno #beets
