Chilaquiles In Chipotle Sauce
Ingredients
| Canola oil for frying | |
| 18 | white corn tortillas - (5" to 6" dia) each cut into 8 |
| triangles | |
| Chipotle Sauce II (see recipe) | |
| 3 | large fresh epazote sprigs stemmed (or 3 fresh oregano sprigs) |
| ½ | cup chopped fresh cilantro |
| 1 | cup crema mexicana* (or sour cream) |
| 1 | cup crumbled queso fresco |
| ½ | cup chopped white onion |
Directions
- Cultured Mexican cream with a slightly nutty flavor and consistency of thin sour cream.
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 degrees. 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.
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.
This recipe yields 6 servings.
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