Mexico

Chilaquiles verdes

Corn tortilla triangles coated in hot salsa verde, both crispy and chewy, served with cream, fresh cheese, onion, and cilantro. A great Mexican breakfast or brunch classic that is bright, comforting, and highly fragrant.

4 porciones20 min de preparación20 min de cocción
4 porciones

Ingredientes

corn tortillas12 piècesbase
sunflower oil500 mldespensa
Mexican salsa verde500 mlprepared_component
crème fraîche120 gdecoración
mild feta or salty fresh cheese120 gdecoración
red onion1 piècedecoración
fresh cilantro1/2 bottedecoración
ripe avocado1 piècedecoración
lime1 piècedecoración
fine saltau goûtdespensa

Pasos

  1. Cut the corn tortillas into triangles and let them sit out while the oil heats; they need to lose a little flexibility to crisp up better.
  2. Heat the oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat, then fry the triangles in small batches until they are golden, rigid, and sound crisp when stirred.
  3. Drain the tortilla chips on paper towels, salt lightly while they are hot, and let them cool slightly so they stay very crunchy.
  4. Pour the salsa verde into a large skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat until it smells of cooked tomatillo, cilantro, and chile, with a fluid but coating texture.
  5. Add the chips to the hot sauce and stir gently just enough to coat them; they should soften on the surface while keeping a slightly crispy center.
  6. Remove from the heat as soon as the sauce clings to the tortillas without turning them into mush, then taste and adjust the salt if necessary.
  7. Divide immediately among shallow plates or warm bowls, then drizzle with crème fraîche.
  8. Crumble the cheese on top, add the thinly sliced red onion, cilantro, avocado, and a squeeze of lime just before serving.