HOW TO MAKE CHILAQUILES USING NEW MEXICO CHILE PODS: Red Chilaquiles Recipe with a Fried Egg on Top

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.

Clean the chili pods by cutting off the stem and removing the seeds and veins.

Wash the cleaned chili pods with plain water and soak them in hot water for 5 to 10 minutes.

Blend the soaked chili pods with 3 cloves of garlic, 1.5 tablespoons of oregano, 1.5 teaspoons of cumin, 1.5 teaspoons of salt, and 3 cups of water until smooth.

Heat a saucepan with a splash of olive oil and cook the blended chili mixture, bringing it to a boil, then lowering the temperature to simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.

In a frying pan, heat plenty of vegetable oil over medium-high heat and cut the corn tortillas into triangles.

Fry the tortilla triangles until crispy and drain the excess oil on paper towels.

In the same frying pan, add the fried tortilla pieces back in, spoon in the red chili, and add queso fresco and chopped onion.

Garnish with cilantro and Mexican crema before serving.

Fry an egg and place it on top of the chilaquiles.

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