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Chilaquiles Divorciados

Cultural Context

Chilaquiles Divorciados is a traditional Mexican dish that showcases the use of tortillas and salsas, reflecting the country's rich culinary heritage. The term 'divorciados' refers to the separation of red and green salsas on the dish, symbolizing the duality of flavors. This dish is often enjoyed for breakfast or brunch and is a popular way to use leftover tortillas, making it both practical and delicious.

MexicanMXmain
30 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
tortilla chips
2 tomatoes
2 Chiles
6 tomatillos Verdes
2 large jalapenos
bunch of cilantro
piece of white onion
garlic cloves
chicken bouillon
queso fresco
eggs

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: none

Greek yogurt provides a similar creamy texture with lower calories.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: queso fresco

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and provides a cheesy flavor.

1

Fry tortilla chips until golden brown, moving them around to prevent sticking.

2

Drain the fried tortilla chips.

3

Prepare the green salsa by blending 6 tomatillos, 2 large jalapenos, a bunch of cilantro, a piece of white onion, garlic cloves, and chicken bouillon.

4

Keep the green salsa warm.

5

Prepare the red salsa using garlic and onion, and add chicken bouillon if forgotten.

6

Once the chilaquiles are ready, start adding the onions.

7

Pour the green salsa over half of the chips and then add the red salsa over the other half.

8

Top with queso fresco and drizzle more salsa on top.

9

Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with eggs.

Cooking Techniques

fryingsautéinggarnishing

Equipment Needed

frying panblender

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

ChilaquilesDivorciados
Local Name: Chilaquiles Divorciados

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