Spicy Strawberry Bibim-Enchiladas
Daily Recipe: April 02, 2024
Get ready to tantalize your tastebuds with a fusion dish like no other! This recipe highlights strawberries in a savory application, mixing the sweetness of the fruit with the robust flavors of Korean bibimap and mexican enchiladas. The strawberries not only lend their sweet but tart flavor, but also add a rich, red undertone to the dish making it a cheerful addition to a chilly day.
Ingredients (for 4)
- Fresh strawberries - 1.5 cups - hulled and quartered
- Canned enchiladas sauce - 1.5 cups
- Korean chili paste (gochujang) - 1 tablespoon - adjust to taste
- Soft tortillas - 8 pieces
- Cooked white rice - 2 cups
- Can of black beans - 1 can - drained and rinsed
- Monterey jack cheese - 1 cup - shredded
- Purple radish - 1 - thinly sliced and pickled
- Cilantro - handful - chopped
- Sour cream - - for drizzle
- Olive oil, salt, and sugar - - to taste
Preparation
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Step 1 - 🍓🌶️🌪️In a blender, combine 1.5 cups of fresh, quartered and hulled strawberries with 1.5 cups of canned enchiladas sauce and 1 tablespoon Korean chili paste. Blend until smooth.
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Step 2 - 🍵🍳🧂Heat some olive oil in a medium skillet and add the sauce. Simmer it until it thickens and season with salt and sugar to balance out the heat.
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Step 3 - 🔥🥘Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a baking pan.
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Step 4 - 🌯🍚🧀On each of the 8 soft tortillas, place a scoop of cooked rice, black beans, a sprinkle of shredded monterey jack cheese, and roll them tightly.
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Step 5 - 🌯🍓🥘Place the filled tortillas seam side down in the baking pan. Pour the strawberry sauce over the top, and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
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Step 6 - 🔥🧀Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
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Step 7 - 🔥🥗🍽️Serve hot, garnished with thinly sliced and pickled purple radish, chopped cilantro, and a drizzle of sour cream.
Additional
This dish merges the sweet farm-fresh strawberries with global culinary techniques making it a beautiful canvas of flavors. Kids can join the fun in the kitchen by rolling the enchiladas and sprinkling the cheese. Feel free to swap strawberries with other seasonal berries, use whole grain tortillas for added nutrition, or even add grilled chicken for a protein-packed version.