chilaquiles

8 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Remove the husks from the tomatillos and rinse them.
  2. 2Remove the husks from the tomatillos and rinse them.
  3. 3Remove the husks from the tomatillos and rinse them.
  4. 4Bring tomatillos, half a white onion, one serrano chile, and four cloves of garlic to a boil in a saucepan.
  5. 5Bring tomatillos, half a white onion, one serrano chile, and four cloves of garlic to a boil in a saucepan.
  6. 6Bring tomatillos, half a white onion, one serrano chile, and four cloves of garlic to a boil in a saucepan.
  7. 7Simmer for 8-10 minutes until the tomatillos turn a light brownish yellow color.
  8. 8Simmer for 8-10 minutes until the tomatillos turn a light brownish yellow color.
  9. 9Simmer for 8-10 minutes until the tomatillos turn a light brownish yellow color.
  10. 10Once simmered, gently remove the tomatillos and add them to a blender.
  11. 11Once simmered, gently remove the tomatillos and add them to a blender.
  12. 12Once simmered, gently remove the tomatillos and add them to a blender.
  13. 13Add kosher salt and a whole bunch of cilantro to the blender.
  14. 14Add kosher salt and a whole bunch of cilantro to the blender.
  15. 15Add kosher salt and a whole bunch of cilantro to the blender.
  16. 16Blend the tomatillos, onion, serrano, garlic, cilantro, and salt until smooth. Add more liquid if needed.
  17. 17Blend the tomatillos, onion, serrano, garlic, cilantro, and salt until smooth. Add more liquid if needed.
  18. 18Blend the tomatillos, onion, serrano, garlic, cilantro, and salt until smooth. Add more liquid if needed.
  19. 19Dice half a white onion and sauté in a pan with two tablespoons of neutral oil until translucent.
  20. 20Dice half a white onion and sauté in a pan with two tablespoons of neutral oil until translucent.
  21. 21Dice half a white onion and sauté in a pan with two tablespoons of neutral oil until translucent.
  22. 22Add the tomatillo mixture to the pan with the onions and bring to a simmer.
  23. 23Add the tomatillo mixture to the pan with the onions and bring to a simmer.
  24. 24Add the tomatillo mixture to the pan with the onions and bring to a simmer.
  25. 25Add half a chicken bouillon cube to the mixture to thicken the sauce and cook for 10-15 minutes.
  26. 26Add half a chicken bouillon cube to the mixture to thicken the sauce and cook for 10-15 minutes.
  27. 27Add half a chicken bouillon cube to the mixture to thicken the sauce and cook for 10-15 minutes.
  28. 28Cut corn tortillas into quarters.
  29. 29Cut corn tortillas into quarters.
  30. 30Cut corn tortillas into quarters.
  31. 31Fry the tortilla quarters in batches in hot neutral oil (at least 350°F or 375°F) until golden brown and crispy. Season immediately with salt.
  32. 32Fry the tortilla quarters in batches in hot neutral oil (at least 350°F or 375°F) until golden brown and crispy. Season immediately with salt.
  33. 33Fry the tortilla quarters in batches in hot neutral oil (at least 350°F or 375°F) until golden brown and crispy. Season immediately with salt.
  34. 34In a pan, combine the crispy tortilla chips and tomatillo sauce to coat evenly.
  35. 35In a pan, combine the crispy tortilla chips and tomatillo sauce to coat evenly.
  36. 36In a pan, combine the crispy tortilla chips and tomatillo sauce to coat evenly.
  37. 37Serve the chilaquiles topped with crema mexicana, queso fresco, diced white onions, a fried egg, sliced avocado, and chopped cilantro.
  38. 38Serve the chilaquiles topped with crema mexicana, queso fresco, diced white onions, a fried egg, sliced avocado, and chopped cilantro.
  39. 39Serve the chilaquiles topped with crema mexicana, queso fresco, diced white onions, a fried egg, sliced avocado, and chopped cilantro.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound tomatillos
  • 1 pound tomatillos
  • 1 pound tomatillos
  • 0.5 unit white onion
  • 0.5 unit white onion
  • 0.5 unit white onion
  • 1 unit serrano chiles
  • 1 unit serrano chiles
  • 1 unit serrano chiles
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil
  • 0.5 cube chicken bouillon cube
  • 0.5 cube chicken bouillon cube
  • 0.5 cube chicken bouillon cube
  • 1 package corn tortillas
  • 1 package corn tortillas
  • 1 package corn tortillas
  • 0.5 cup crema mexicana
  • 0.5 cup crema mexicana
  • 0.5 cup crema mexicana
  • 0.5 cup queso fresco
  • 0.5 cup queso fresco
  • 0.5 cup queso fresco
  • 1 unit avocado
  • 1 unit avocado
  • 1 unit avocado
  • 1 unit fried eggs
  • 1 unit fried eggs
  • 1 unit fried eggs

Equipment

knifeblendersaucepancast iron skilletsheet pan with racktongsladlespatula