Flautas Recipe
Three crispy tortillas with shredded chicken or beef, tres chiles salsa, lettuce, cheese & sour cream.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Tres Chiles Salsa
Toppings
Method
Prepare the Tres Chiles Salsa
- 1
- 2
Blend the Salsa
Remove the roasted ingredients from the heat and let cool slightly. Once cooled, transfer to a blender, add cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth and set aside.
Prepare the Flautas
- 3
Fill the Tortillas
Heat the corn tortillas in a dry skillet until pliable, about 30 seconds on each side. On each tortilla, place about 1/3 cup of shredded chicken or beef. Roll tightly and secure with a toothpick if necessary.
- 4
Fry the Flautas
In a large pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the rolled tortillas, seam side down, and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Serve the Flautas
- 5
Assemble the Dish
On a serving plate, place the crispy flautas. Top with shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.
- 6
Add Salsa
Drizzle with tres chiles salsa over the top or serve on the side for dipping. Enjoy your delicious flautas!
