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Chilaquiles

Cultural Context

Chilaquiles are a traditional Mexican dish often served for breakfast or brunch. They consist of fried tortilla pieces topped with salsa and various garnishes. The dish is versatile, allowing for a variety of toppings and sauces, making it a popular choice for using up leftover tortillas. Chilaquiles reflect the resourcefulness of Mexican cuisine, transforming simple ingredients into a flavorful meal.

MexicanMXmain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
tortillas
large white onion
5 Roma tomatoes
1 pablano pepper
2 jalapenos
few garlic cloves
2 guo chilies
can of fire roasted tomatoes
cumin
salt
oil
queso fresco
diced avocado
sliced radish
Crema
fried egg
cilantro
hot sauce

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.

1

Cut tortillas into triangles and fry them until crispy.

2

Cut large pieces of onion, tomatoes, pablano pepper, jalapenos, and garlic for the salsa.

3

Cook the veggies in a hot skillet for about 5 minutes undisturbed to achieve color.

4

Add a couple cups of water and dried guo chilies to the skillet and cook until the peppers soften.

5

Blend the cooked veggies, a can of fire roasted tomatoes, half of the cooking liquid, cumin, and salt until smooth.

6

Heat oil in a skillet and add the blended sauce to simmer and deepen flavors.

7

Add the crispy tortilla chips to the sauce and cook until heated through.

8

Place saucy chips on a plate and top with queso fresco, diced avocado, sliced radish, Crema, a fried egg, and cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

fryingsautéinggarnishing

Equipment Needed

skilletblender

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Chilaquiles RojosChilaquiles Verdes
Local Name: Chilaquiles

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