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Entomatadas

Cultural Context

Entomatadas are a traditional Mexican dish, often enjoyed as a comforting meal. They are similar to enchiladas but are distinguished by their use of tomato sauce. This dish showcases the importance of tomatoes in Mexican cuisine, reflecting the country's agricultural heritage. Commonly served in homes and restaurants, entomatadas can be customized with various fillings and toppings, making them a versatile option for any meal.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
5 tomatoes
2 jalapeno peppers
1/4 onion
2 garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon oil
corn tortillas
Cacique cotija cheese
diced onion
crema mexicana (sour cream)
cilantro
slices of jalapeno

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole grain tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole grain tortillas provide more fiber.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: queso fresco

Low-fat cheese reduces calories.

1

Roast 5 tomatoes, 2 jalapeno peppers, 1/4 onion, and 2 garlic cloves in a pan for about 7 to 8 minutes, flipping occasionally.

2

Remove the garlic cloves once they are tender, then turn off the heat.

3

Transfer the roasted ingredients to a blender, add 1/4 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, then blend until smooth.

4

Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a hot pan and pour in the blended salsa; let it boil for 5 minutes, adjusting salt to taste if necessary.

5

Lightly fry corn tortillas in a pan with a little oil for about 7 seconds on each side until soft.

6

Dip each tortilla into the salsa, fill with Cacique cotija cheese and diced onion, then fold them over.

7

Repeat the filling process for the remaining tortillas, adding cabbage, cilantro, and slices of jalapeno as desired, then top with crema mexicana.

Cooking Techniques

blendedfriedbaked

Equipment Needed

panblender

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Tomato Enchiladas
Local Name: Entomatadas

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