Sra. Juanas Chilaquiles in Green Sauce Recipe

Name: Sra. Juanas Chilaquiles in Green Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces (340 g) tomates verdes, about 14 medium, husks removed and rinsed; 4 serrano chiles or to taste; 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; Salt to taste; Oil for frying; 8 5-inch (13-cm) corn tortillas, cut into 1/2-inch (13-mm) squares and left to dry overnight; 1/2 cup (125 ml) finely chopped white onion; 2/3 cup (164 ml) roughly chopped cilantro; 3/4 cup (188 ml) crumbled queso fresco or substitute (see Notes); 1/3 cup (83 ml) creme fraiche or sour cream thinned with a little milk

Servings: persons

12 ounces (340 g) tomates verdes, about 14 medium, husks removed and rinsed
4 serrano chiles or to taste
1 garlic clove, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Salt to taste
Oil for frying
8 5-inch (13-cm) corn tortillas, cut into 1/2-inch (13-mm) squares and left to dry overnight
1/2 cup (125 ml) finely chopped white onion
2/3 cup (164 ml) roughly chopped cilantro
3/4 cup (188 ml) crumbled queso fresco or substitute (see Notes)
1/3 cup (83 ml) creme fraiche or sour cream thinned with a little milk

1
Put the tomates verdes and chiles into a small pan, cover with water, and cook over low heat until soft but not falling apart.
2
Drain off all but 1/3 cup (83 ml) of the cooking water.
3
Transfer to a blender jar with the garlic and blend until smooth.
4
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet, add the sauce with salt to taste, and cook over medium heat, stirring from time to time, until slightly reduced and seasoned-about 5 minutes.
5
Keep warm.
6
Heat oil to a depth of about 1/4-inch (7 mm) in a deep skillet, add the tortilla pieces, a few at a time, and fry until crisp and light gold.
7
Drain on paper toweling and continue with the remaining pieces.
8
Drain off all but 1/4 cup (63 ml) of the oil in the pan.
9
Add the tortilla pieces and the onion, cover, and fry over low heat, shaking the pan from time to time, until the onion is translucent; it should not be browned.
10
Add the warm sauce and cook, stirring to mix well for about 5 minutes.
11
Serve immediately, topping each portion with a generous amount of cilantro, cheese, and cream.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces (340 g) tomates verdes, about 14 medium, husks removed and rinsed, 4 serrano chiles or to taste, 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Sra. Juanas Chilaquiles in Green Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sra. Juanas Chilaquiles in Green Sauce

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