Building your own tacos is very therapeutic. I love that everyone can create them to their exact personal preferences and really get to know the ingredients. Sharing food together like this is such a wonderful ritual and can really lift your mood if you’ve been feeling a bit isolated while you’ve been unwell. The ginger mango salsa is what elevates these simple tacos to something really special. Mango adds a colour pop and burst of sweetness and fresh ginger and all the spices will give your immune system a boost.

Ingredients

2 small cauliflowers, cut into bite-sized pieces

2 avocados

1 lime

8 small tacos

Some toasted seeds to serve (optional)

Serves 4

Method

1. Preheat the BBQ (or oven) to 200°C.

2. In a bowl, whisk together all the marinade ingredients. Add the cauliflower pieces and toss to coat. Place on a lined baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes, until cooked and golden brown.

3. Meanwhile, make the salsa by combining all ingredients in a bowl and leave to one side.

4. Make the Korean slaw. Mix the cabbage, carrot, red pepper, onion, spring onions and coriander in a large bowl and mix well. Mix the garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, crushed red pepper, sesame oil and sesame seeds in a small bowl and mix. Pour the dressing over the veggies and mix well. Season. Scatter toasted seeds over if you like.

5. Mash the avocados in a small bowl and add the lime juice.

6. Warm the tacos for a few minutes in your oven. To serve, lay everything on the table in bowls and build your own tacos. I like to spread the mashed avocado on a taco, load with the roasted cauliflower and a large spoonful of the mango salsa.

Extracted from The Healing Cookbook by Gemma Ogston (Vermilion, £16.99)

Photography by Xavier Buendia