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Chilaquiles Rojos

Cultural Context

Chilaquiles Rojos is a traditional Mexican dish often enjoyed for breakfast or brunch. It consists of tortilla chips topped with a red salsa made from tomatoes and chili peppers. This dish is versatile, allowing for various toppings such as cheese, sour cream, and avocado, making it a popular comfort food across Mexico. It reflects the country's rich culinary heritage and is often served in homes and restaurants alike, showcasing the use of simple ingredients to create flavorful meals.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
12 tortillas
3 chiles guajillo
chiles de árbol al gusto
1 diente de ajo
½ cebolla
1 jitomate
1 manojito de epazote
queso añejo
aprox. 2 tazas de agua
manteca de cerdo
sal
8 huevos
frijoles
crema
chiles gueros en escabeche

tortilla chips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: homemade tortilla chips

Baking reduces fat, while homemade options can be more economical.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and higher in protein.

cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: queso fresco

Reduced-fat options are healthier, while queso fresco is often more affordable.

1

Prepare the base of the salsa by blending chiles and jitomate.

2

Cut and fry the tortillas in manteca until crispy.

3

Blend the salsa with the epazote and season.

4

Prepare the eggs in a skillet.

5

Integrate the tortillas with the queso añejo and salsa.

6

Plate the dish and add frijoles and crema as accompaniments.

Cooking Techniques

blendingfrying

Equipment Needed

blenderfrying pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

ChilaquilesChilaquiles with Red Sauce
Local Name: Chilaquiles Rojos

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