Salsa Verde & Salsa Roja Part 3: Chilaquiles

tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole grain tortillas

💰Cheaper: store-brand tortillas

Whole grain tortillas offer more fiber, while store-brand options can be more budget-friendly.

salsa

🥗Healthier: homemade salsa

💰Cheaper: canned salsa

Homemade salsa can be fresher and healthier, while canned options are often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese can be more affordable.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is a healthier alternative with more protein.

Welcome back and introduction to chilaquiles.

Discuss the traditional and modern ways to make chilaquiles, including using tortilla chips or making your own tortillas.

Demonstrate cutting fresh tortillas into triangles for frying.

Heat oil in a deep pan to fry the tortilla triangles until crispy, then set them aside on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Use the same pan to prepare the chilaquiles without cleaning it.

Add diced onion to the warm pan with tortilla chips.

Generously add Cotija cheese on top of the tortilla chips and onion.

Add a generous amount of sour cream over the mixture.

Scoop one big scoop of salsa Roja onto the mixture.

Add a little water to the salsa to make it liquidy, then cover the mixture to let it cook.

Prepare a second version of chilaquiles by mixing tortilla chips with salsa and a little water in the pan, stirring to combine.

Add leftover diced onion into the mixture for garnish.

Generously top the chilaquiles with more sour cream, Cotija cheese, and onion before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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