Cowboy Cook! - Fabulous Fajita's!

Hi from EL The Cook!

Today we go Mexican, with Fajitas (Fa-Hi-Ta's) which is a traditional Tex-Mex dish!

As old as the ranches in Texas, this was a favorite for cowboys as they came back from a long day herding cattle!

Succulent pieces of meat usually done over a high flame tossed with fresh veggies, Fajitas are quick to make and amazing to eat!

INGREDIENTS: ( Makes 6 fab fajitas!)

Cooking Time :  
Fajita Base: 10 minutes ( 5 minutes prep + 5 minutes frying)
Filling : 15 minutes (5 minutes prep + 10 minutes  stove top)

A) For the Fajita Base:

• 200gm whole wheat/corn flour
• 100ml water

B) For the Fajita Filling:

• 150 gms boneless chicken breasts in strips
• 1 large red onion, finely sliced
• 1 large tomato, diced.
• 1 red,green, yellow bell pepper each, julienned. 
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced.
• 25 gms goats cheese
• 2 sprigs of coriander,torn
• 5 large iceberg lettuce leaves, torn
• Dried oregano, thyme
• Slices of lime.
• Vegetable oil.
• Salt and pepper for seasoning.

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT:

• A griddle pan
• A large mixing bowl
• A shallow non-stick pan
• Oven Mitts
• Spatula
• Chefs Knife

METHOD:

A] Fajita Base:

• Add 200 gm whole wheat/corn flour to a large mixing bowl
• Make a well in the centre and add 100ml of water to it
• Gently mold into a soft dough.
• Using a rolling pin roll out 4 fajitas
• Fry on a griddle pan, on fast flame for 2 minutes on either side without oil.

B] Fajita Filling:

• Add a splash of vegetable oil to the griddle pan
• Add garlic, sliced red onion & chicken to the pan. Roast till golden brown.
• Add in the julienned bell peppers and fry for 3 minutes.
• Toss in some dry herbs for that earthy flavor.

C] Fajita Assembly:

• On a fajita base, add a generous layer of goats cheese.
• Top with a few lettuce shards, and add the fresh filling, add some diced tomato.
• Devour!

So go ahead, try this amazing cowboy dish for dinner tonight!

Its quick, simple and pretty much irresistible!