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Chilaquiles in Chipotle Sauce

Chilaquiles en Salsa de Chipotle

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Chilaquiles in Chipotle SauceMark Thomas

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

Canola oil (for frying)
18 5- to 6-inch-diameter white corn tortillas, each cut into 8 triangles
Chipotle Sauce
3 large fresh epazote sprigs, stemmed, or 3 fresh oregano sprigs
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup crema mexicana* or sour cream
1 cup crumbled queso fresco
1/2 cup chopped white onion

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Pour enough oil into large deep skillet to reach depth of 1 inch. Attach deep-fry thermometer; heat oil over medium-high heat to 350°F. Add 12 tortilla triangles at a time to oil. Fry until golden, turning occasionally, about 1 minute. Using slotted spoon, transfer chips to paper towels; cool.

    Step 2

    Heat Chipotle Sauce in another large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add epazote; simmer 2 minutes. Season with salt; stir in chips. Immediately divide among 6 plates. Top with cilantro, then crema, queso fresco, and onion.

  2. Step 3

    *Cultured Mexican cream with a slightly nutty flavor and consistency of thin sour cream.

TagsChilaquilesEggQueso FrescoCheeseDairySour CreamCilantroHerbs & SpicesOnionRoot VegetableVegetableMainStarterDinnerNut FreeGluten FreeVegetarianQuickFryEpicurious
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