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Chiliquales (Mexico)

Chilaquiles are a traditional Mexican hearty dish typically served for breakfast or brunch. Made with crispy corn tortillas coated in a spicy red or green tomato sauce and topped with eggs, fresh cheese, and avocado, they embody the essence of Mexican cuisine: simple, rustic, and full of flavor. Often served with sour cream and onions, this dish is ideal for using up leftover tortillas for a quick and satisfying lunch .

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Total time 15 minutes
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 2
Special diet: naturally gluten-free
Ingredients
  • 20 corn chips
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 250 ml red tomato sauce (salsa roja or salsa verde)
  • 4 eggs (to serve with the chilaquiles)
  • 100g of crumbled fresh cheese (feta or queso fresco)
  • 1 sliced ​​avocado
  • 1/4 cup of sour cream or Mexican crema (optional)
  • 1 red onion (cut into thin slices)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
Preparation
  1. 1
    Prepare the tortillas:
  2. 2
    Normally they are fried but I preferred to bake them in the oven at 180 degrees for a few minutes until they were golden brown.
  3. 3
    Prepare the sauce:
  4. 4
    If using homemade tomato sauce, heat it in a separate pan. Otherwise, simply reheat salsa roja or salsa verde in a pan over medium heat. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. 5
    Assemble the chilaquiles:
  6. 6
    When the sauce is hot, add the fried tortilla triangles to the sauce, stirring gently so they are well coated without becoming soggy. Cook them in the sauce for about 2-3 minutes so they absorb the flavor.
  7. 7
    Prepare the eggs:
  8. 8
    While the tortillas are cooking in the sauce, cook the eggs according to your preferences: fried, scrambled or poached.
  9. 9
    Serve :
  10. 10
    Serve the chilaquiles on plates, adding an egg on top of each portion. Garnish with crumbled cheese, avocado, sour cream, red onions, and fresh cilantro.
  11. 11
    Variants:
  12. 12
    You can add shredded chicken or black beans for a more substantial version.
  13. 13
    Chilaquiles verdes are prepared with a salsa verde made from tomatillos for a more tangy flavor.
  14. 14
    Serve them with an extra hot sauce if you like spicy food.
  15. 15
    Tip: This dish is perfect for using up leftover tortillas and is delicious with eggs for a complete meal.
Read it online: https://glutenevasion.fr/recette/chiliquales-mexique/