Leftover Ham Tacos

Serves 4

Give your Christmas ham a bold twist with these quick and easy tacos! Packed with fresh toppings and a hint of spice, they’re perfect for a casual summer lunch or a crowd-pleasing Boxing Day treat.

  • INGREDIENTS

    Ham Filling

    • 500g cooked ham, shredded
    • 1tbsp brown sugar
    • 1tsp ground cumin
    • 1tsp ground coriander
    • 1tsp smoked coriander
    • 1tsp ground garlic
    • 1tsp ground onion ​

    Taco Slaw

    • 1/2 red cabbage, shredded
    • 1 spring onion, thinly sliced
    • 1 handful coriander, chopped
    • 1tbsp red wine vinegar
    • 1tsp olive oil
    • Salt & pepper

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    Avocado Mayo

    • 2 avocados, mashed
    • 1 lime, juiced
    • 1/4 cup mayonnaise

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    • 10 x small or 8 x medium tortillas
    • Fresh coriander, to serve

  • METHOD

    1. In a medium mixing bowl place the shredded cabbage, spring onion, coriander, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper, and mix together. Set aside.​
    2. Heat a large nonstick pan over a medium to high heat. Place the cooked shredded ham and sprinkle over the sugar and spices with a drizzle of oil. Brown off till crispy and set aside.
    3. In a small mixing bowl, place the mashed avocado, lime and mayonnaise. Mix until combined.
    4. Heat the tortillas in a dry pan, or over a flame, until they puff up and have browned slightly.
    5. Assemble the taco with the mayonnaise, cabbage slaw and ham. Garnish with fresh coriander & serve immediately.
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