Chilaquiles Verdes Recipe
Fried tortilla chips, salsa verde, avocado, queso fresco, onion, cilantro, crema + can drink.
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Ingredients
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Tortilla Chips
Salsa Verde
Toppings
Drink
Method
Preparing Tortilla Chips
- 1
Cut and Fry Tortillas
Cut the corn tortillas into triangles. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, fry the tortilla triangles in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Season lightly with salt.
Making Salsa Verde
- 2
Boil and Blend Ingredients
In a pot, boil the tomatillos and jalapeño pepper in water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly. In a blender, combine boiled tomatillos, jalapeño, garlic cloves, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Assembling Chilaquiles
- 3
Combine Chips and Salsa
In a large bowl or on a serving platter, layer the fried tortilla chips and pour the salsa verde over the top, allowing the chips to soak in the sauce.
- 4
Serving
- 5
Serve with Drink
Serve the chilaquiles immediately, accompanied by a can of your favorite drink.