Vegan Jalapeno Poppers

Get ready for a tasty treat. Veganising the much loved jalapeno popper is simple when you have some Tofutti cream cheese lying around. They're great for entertaining and you'll notice that they disappear quickly. I like to spice up the flour mix to accentuate the flavor of the jalapenos and just add a little something extra to these already special snacks.

 

 

Biting into these little morsels serves to be quite a tantalizing experience, with the crispness of the crumb, the perfumey taste of the chillis, and the soft cream cheese center. 

 

 

Ingredients:

 

- oil for frying

- Jalapeno chillis, 6 or more

- 1/2 tub Tofutti cream cheese

- 1 cup vegan milk of your choice

- 1 cup plain flour

- 1 cup bread crumbs

- 1/2 tsp salt

- 1/2 tsp black pepper

- 1/2 tsp paprika

- 1 tsp cumin

- 1 tsp cumin seeds

- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

 

Method:

 

*When it comes to the crumbing/coating of the chillis, if they don't get coated enough the first time or you prefer a thicker coating, you can repeat the process by redipping it the milk and then breadcrumbs.

Add the salt, pepper, and all your spices to the flour, and mix to combine.

Slice the chillis once lengthwise, from stem to tip. Deseed them, removing all of the insides.

 

Stuff the chillis fully with cream cheese, using it also to seal the incisions back together by gently pressing them shut.

 

Dip the chillis in milk and then in flour to coat. Small spoons may help during this process to ensure full coverage. Allow to dry for five minutes.

Re-dip in milk and then into the breadcrumbs. It may help to press the breadcrumbs onto the chillis using your hands. Again, allow to dry for five minutes.

 

Heat your oil in a deep fry pan. Once hot, add several chillis into the pan, ensuring not to overcrowd.

Once fried on all sides, remove from the pan and place onto absorbent paper to remove excess oil.

 

I served mine over some rice with mango and a lime wedge, however they are great on their own too.

Simple, but majorly effective. I hope you and everyone you choose to share these with love them as much as I do!