Hibiscus Quesadillas from Los Sombreros
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| Wikimedia Commons- Thelmadatter |
| A bright and beautiful pile of dried hibiscus flowers, ready to become jamaica or quesadillas. |
This week: Hibiscus Quesadillas served up by Los Sombreros
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| Erica O'Neil |
| Pretty in pink! The perfect bite of hibiscus quesadilla from Los Sombreros. |
Jamiaca is a great introduction to the power of this ruby red beauty, but hibiscus (or flor de jamaica) is ready for to step up as a leading ingredient. Heck, even Trader Joe's is selling sweetened, dried hibiscus buds for munching. And Los Sombreros is leading the hibiscus trend with several menu items featuring the flower like enchiladas and quesadillas.
(sink your teeth into all the spicy details after the jump)
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| Erica O'Neil |
| A tasty platter of hibiscus quesadillas from Los Sombreros. |
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| Flickr- Batty_aka_Photobat |
| Bright red jamaica. |
El Sabor: At first glance, these quesadillas looked like any other, but after cutting into them it was clear that this wasn't your run of the mill filling. The hibiscus flowers were a rich, deep reddish-purple and offered a beautiful contrast to the bright and tangy salsa verde. The flavor also contrasted well, the hibiscus offering a slightly sweet and floral. The salsa offered a tangy flavor and the cheese added the perfect amount of salt to the dish.
Bring a bit of México to your kitchen: Hibiscus flowers can be picked up at many Mexican grocers, and as we mentioned before, lightly sweetened hibiscus flowers are starting to hit the shelves at Trader Joe's. Look for flor de jamaica, roselle, or hibiscus flowers when you're shopping and whip up a batch of hibiscus quesadillas at home.
Know of any Mexican gems in the Valley? Reveal your family secrets in the comment section.
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