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Made in LA

From trendy, super-foodimbued model favorites to indulgent food-truck finds, the Los Angeles vegan food scene is varied, inventive, and arguably the hottest in the country. So we asked five of the city’s superstar plant-based chefs to create dishes worthy of the Walk of Fame, and the results are nothing short of award-winning. Welcome to LA!

Baja Artichoke Tacos

by Chef Doomie of Doomie’s

#NextMex

Makes 6 tacos

For the salsa verde:
4 large green tomatillos
1 small serrano chili pepper
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped yellow onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
½ tablespoon lime juice
For the lime crema:
¾ cup vegan mayonnaise
¾ cup vegan cream cheese
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lime juice
¼ teaspoon onion powder
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons water
For the tempura-battered artichokes:
½ cup all-purpose flour, divided
¾ cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon fine salt
½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
½ cup waterFor the tacos:

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