Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Prawn soft shell tacos with chipotle mayo

Sunflower oil
1onion sliced
 24 prawns cooked and seasoned with salt and pepper
6 soft flour tortillas
1 small cos lettuce, chopped
Lime halves to serve
Coriander to serve

Chipotle Mayonnaise
1/2 cup mayo
1chipotle in abode sauce (1 just used a few hot peppers that were marinated in vinegar)


  1. Heat a tbsp oil in a pan and add the onion and cook for 5-10 mins till browned. Season with salt and pepper and keep aside.
  2. Add a little more oil to the pan and toss in the prawns when hot. Cook till the prawns are pink - about 30 secs. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Warm the tortillas in a pan on the oven for a few minutes. Fill the tortillas with onions, lettuce and prawns. 
  4. Place chipotle and mayo in a small blender and purée to combine. Serve on the side to spoon on the prawns and lime wedges to squeeze over. Garnish with the fresh coriander.
Note. I also added finely chopped red and green bell peppers and some cucumbers that i deseeded and chopped.

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Soft flour tortillas

3 cups plain or wheat flour (I used atta)
1tsp baking powder
2tsp salt
1/4 cup sunflower oil
1cup warm water (warm not boiling)


  1. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Stir in the oil it it forms a crumbly mixture. 
  2. Pour in the warm water and mix till it forms a ball. Tip the dough on to a lightly dusted work surface and knead for 2 to 3 minutes to dough this smooth.
  3. Cover dough with cling film and set aside for 30 mins to a maximum of 2 hours.
  4. When ready, divide the dough into equal portions (makes about 20), roll into balls and roll out into thin flat circles. 
  5. Cook the tortillas on a hot heavy based frying pan till it bubbles and browns on both sides.cook all the tortillas stacking them onto a clean tea towel or paper towel.