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Chilaquiles (crispy Corn Tortillas In Tomato Sauce) Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 12 Serrano chilies - ; stemmed
  • 1 1/2 c sliced white onions
  • 2 Garlic cloves; peeled
  • 12 Corn tortillas; cut in 1/2" strips
  • 1 1/2 lb Plum tomatoes
  • 1/2 c Grated queso anejo or Monterey Jack cheese
  • Vegetable oil; for frying
  • Salt; to taste

Directions
  • Step #1 Preheat broiler.
  • Step #2 Broil tomatoes, onions, garlic & chilies in a baking dish 4 inches from the heat for 2 to 3 mins or until browned.
  • Step #3 Turn the vegetables over; broil for 2 to 3 mins longer or until browned.
  • Step #4 Let cool; peel the tomatoes & chilies.
  • Step #5 Transfer vegetables in batches to a food processor/blender & pulse until coarsely pureed.
  • Step #6 Heat 1/2 inch oil in a skillet over medium-high heat to 375 degrees.
  • Step #7 Fry tortilla strips in batches for about 1 1/2 mins or until slightly crisp & golden.
  • Step #8 Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  • Step #9 Carefully remove all but 3 tbsps of the oil; turn heat to medium-high.
  • Step #10 Add the puree & the tortillas & stir carefully to mix.
  • Step #11 Spice up this with salt & heat for 5 to 7 mins or until the tortillas are heated through but still crisp.
  • Step #12 Sprinkle top with cheese & serve.
  • Step #13 Yields 6 servings.
  • Step #14 --.
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