Bang bang “Shrimp” Tacos
 
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What says summer, freshness and fun more than tacos? Tacos are a super quick and easy meal that everyone loves. They are always a crowd-pleaser. And they're really, really good when they're vegan.
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 12 tacos
Ingredients
Vegan slaw
Bang Bang Sauce
Fried Hearts of Palm
Instructions
For the Vegan Taco Slaw:
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, celery salt, dried dill, and black pepper. Set aside.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine cabbage, grated carrots, and cilantro. Next, add the dressing. Add more vinegar necessary. Set slaw aside.
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine vegan mayo, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha sauce.
  2. Taste, and add more Sriracha as needed. Set aside.
For the Fried Hearts of Palm:
  1. On a plate, combine paprika, garlic powder, and flour.
  2. In a small bowl, make egg replacer.
  3. On another plate, spread out Panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Place all 3 in order on the table in front of you.
  5. One at a time, toss each piece of hearts of palm in the flour mixture, the egg replacer, then the panko.
  6. Place each piece in the basket of an airfryer, into a pan with hot oil, or on a lined baking sheet.
  7. Repeat with all pieces.
  8. Spray with oil before cooking if not frying, to make a crispier texture.
  9. Air fry at 400 degrees for 8 mins, flipping halfway.
  10. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 mins, flipping halfway.
  11. Or fry in a pan with 2-3 tbsp of oil until golden brown.
Assembling Tacos:
  1. Once cooked, toss hearts of palm pieces in Bang Bang Sauce.
  2. Add some of the Vegan Taco Slaw to a flour tortilla.
  3. Place 2-3 hearts of palm pieces on top of the slaw.
  4. Top with diced tomato and cilantro.
Recipe by The Edgy Veg at https://www.theedgyveg.com/2022/02/15/the-best-vegan-shrimp-tacos/