Cheesy Vegan Birria Quesabirria Tacos with Savory Broth
Ingredients
- 10–12 Corn Tortillas
- 1 pack Vegan Cheese*
- 1 1/2 cup Hibiscus flower, dried OR Shredded King Oyster Mushroom
- 2 1/2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 10 cups of Water
- 3 Tbsp Beefless Better Than Bouillon
- 4 Garlic Cloves
- 1/2 tsp Cumin
- 1 Pasilla Chili Pepper, dry
- 5 Guajillo Chili Peppers, dry
- 1/2 White Onion
- 2 Carrots, Medium (optional)
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 3 Bay Leaves
If using King Oyster Mushrooms
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 2 tbsp Tamari or Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Avocado Oil (or any other neutral oil)
Chili Oil
- 1 Arbol Chili Pepper
- 1 Guajillo Chili Pepper
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 Tsp Black Pepper
- 1 Tsp Brown Sugar
- 4 Tbsp Hot Water
- 1/4 cup Avocado Oil
Preparation
Prepare the chili oil by blending the arbol chili pepper, guajillo chili pepper, garlic powder, black pepper, brown sugar, and hot water until smooth. Gradually add avocado oil and blend until combined. Set aside.
If using king oyster mushrooms, marinate them with garlic powder, tamari or soy sauce, and avocado oil. Let them sit for 10-15 minutes.
In a large pot, combine hibiscus flowers or shredded king oyster mushrooms, apple cider vinegar, water, Beefless Better Than Bouillon, garlic cloves, cumin, pasilla chili pepper, guajillo chili peppers, white onion, and optional carrots. Add salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for about 30-40 minutes until the flavors meld.
Remove the pot from heat and strain the broth, discarding the solids. Return the broth to the pot and add the bay leaves. Keep the broth warm.
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place a corn tortilla in the skillet and top with a generous amount of vegan cheese. Place another tortilla on top to create a quesadilla. Cook until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are slightly crispy. Repeat for the remaining tortillas and cheese.
To assemble the tacos, gently fold each quesadilla in half to form a taco shape. Serve the tacos with a side of the savory broth for dipping. Drizzle the chili oil over the tacos for extra flavor and heat.
Enjoy the cheesy vegan birria quesabirria tacos with savory broth and chili oil dipping sauce!
