Fajita wedges
Circle the date in your diary: September 16th marks Mexican Independence Day, a fun-filled celebration in a sunshine country packed with singing, dancing, music, fireworks and fantastic food. Now you can bring the magic of Mexico to your very own dinner table with Discovery’s selection of mouth-watering recipes.
As Mexicans everywhere prepare to celebrate in style, seize the opportunity to take part with some quick and tasty dishes guaranteed to ignite the party atmosphere. Kick off with Fajita Wedges, a fantastic twist to the popular potato that’s full of flavour. Follow with a Mexican classic: All in One Chicken Fajitas topped with Guacamole, Salsa and Soured Cream. Then party into the night with some sweet Blueberry Chips, a deliciously moreish treat that’s been designed to be devoured!
Bursting with big-hitting flavour combinations, it’s the perfect family banquet to celebrate Mexican Independence Day in true fiesta fashion…
Starter: Fajita Wedges
A light appetizer that’s perfect to get the taste buds tingling. The extra adventurous can add shredded cheese, chives and soured cream for added flavour.
Ingredients:
1 kg potatoes, skin-on, cut into thick wedges
2 tbsp oil
1 sachet Discovery Fajita Seasoning Mix
Method:
Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6
Coat potatoes in oil and Seasoning, to taste
Lay on a baking tray and cook in a preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until well browned and cooked
Add a classic main to the mix: Chicken Fajitas
Perfect for minimum fuss, maximum enjoyment. The beauty of fajitas is that they can be varied so easily… chicken, prawn, steak or vegetables, there’s something for everyone!
Ingredients:
450g boneless chicken, cut into strips
2 tbsp oil
1 sachet Discovery Fajita Seasoning Mix
1 onion sliced
1 green pepper and 1 red pepper sliced
1 pack Discovery soft flour Tortillas
To serve:
Discovery Salsa
Discovery Soured Cream Topping
Discovery Guacamole
Discovery sliced Jalapeños
Method:
Coat chicken in oil and seasoning mix
Heat a heavy based frying pan until very hot and add chicken
Fry for about 3 minutes until well browned
Add onion and peppers and cook for a further 2 minutes
Serve with warm Tortillas, Salsa, Soured Cream, Guacamole and Jalapeños
Dessert: Blueberry Chips
A delightful dessert that perfectly ties up a great Mexican dining experience. Buy twice as much as you think you’ll need because you won’t stop dipping!
Ingredients:
1 bottle Discovery Soured Cream
75g blueberry conserve
Oil for shallow frying
4 Discovery Flour Plain Tortillas, each cut into 8 triangles
100g caster sugar
Method:
Mix together Soured Cream and blueberry conserve and chill
Heat the oil and quickly fry tortillas until golden
Lift out of oil with a draining spoon and sprinkle with sugar whilst still hot, then leave to cool
Place blueberry dip in the middle of a serving plate and surround with tortillas