RECIPE: Mini Al Pastor Chalupas

INGREDIENTS

Chalupas |

3 each bao bun wrappers, Amoy VE 045248
4 oz al pastor pork, Hormel Café H VE 067232
1 ½ oz pineapple pico de gallo- see recipe
1 oz avocado crema- see recipe
½ oz cotija cheese, Supremo VE 071872
¼ oz cilantro, chopped, ProAct VE 007196

Pineapple Pico De Gallo |

2 c. fresh pineapple, diced, Packer VE 003540
1 c. tomato, diced, Southern VE 006770
½ c. red onion, diced, ProMark VE 006750
2 tb cilantro, chopped, ProAct VE 007196
1 tb lime juice, Walsma & Lyons VE 001486

Tajin Crema |

1 c. sour cream, Prairie Farms VE 011756
1 tb lime juice, Walsma & Lyons VE 001486
1 tsp tajín, Tajín VE 086223
Water, as needed

DIRECTIONS

For the Tajín Crema | Blend the sour cream, lime juice and Tajín until smooth. Adjust consistency as needed with additional water.

Fror the Pineapple Pico de Gallo | Combine pineapple, tomato, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and refrigerate until service.

For the Chalupas | Heat the al pastor pork according to package directions and hold hot. In the deep fryer, fry the bao wrappers individually until lightly golden and crisp- drain well. Divide the warmed al pastor pork into each fried chalupa shell. Top each with the pineapple pico de gallo and drizzle with avocado crema. Finish with cotija cheese and cilantro leaves.

Arrange three chalupas on a small shareable appetizer plate and serve immediately.

PER ORDER:

Yields 1 appetizer portion

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