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Enchiladas

Cultural Context

Enchiladas are a traditional Mexican dish that dates back to the Aztec civilization, where tortillas were filled with various ingredients and consumed by hand. They have evolved over the centuries, becoming a staple in Mexican cuisine, often served with a variety of fillings and sauces. Enchiladas are commonly enjoyed in households and restaurants alike, showcasing regional variations across Mexico.

MexicanMXmain
40 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
8 blue corn tortillas
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 cup mole sauce
1 avocado, sliced
1 cup cheese, shredded
1/2 cup cream
1/4 cup raisins
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon cloves, ground
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon anise, ground
2 plantains, sliced
2 chiles, chopped

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cooked meat

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: shredded rotisserie chicken

Grilled chicken is leaner, while rotisserie chicken is often more affordable.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

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

salsa

🥗Healthier: fresh salsa

💰Cheaper: canned salsa

Fresh salsa is more nutritious, while canned options are budget-friendly.

1

Prepare blue corn tortillas from scratch using fresh masa.

2

Cook chicken and prepare mole sauce with more than six chiles including ancho, mulato, and pasilla.

3

Soak tortillas in mole sauce to make them wet.

4

Roll the chicken inside the soaked tortillas.

5

Garnish with avocado, cheese, and cream.

Cooking Techniques

bakingrollinggarnishing

Equipment Needed

ovenbaking dishskilletserving platter

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Enchiladas MexicanasEnchiladas VerdesEnchiladas Rojas
Local Name: enchiladas

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