How to Make Jalisco-Style Chilaquiles - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to the wonderful world of Mexican cuisine, where bold flavors and vibrant colors come together to create some of the most delicious dishes in the world. Today, we're going to take a culinary journey to the state of Jalisco, known for its rich culinary traditions and mouthwatering dishes. One of the most beloved and iconic dishes of Jalisco is chilaquiles, a flavorful and satisfying breakfast or brunch dish that is sure to become a new favorite in your cooking repertoire. This classic...

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups water, divided
  • 3 medium tomatoes, halved
  • 10 dried red chile peppers, or more to taste
  • 2 pasilla chile peppers - stems, seeds, and veins removed
  • salt to taste
  • 15 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • ½ onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup crumbled queso fresco, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Combine 3 cups water, tomatoes, and chile peppers in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until softened, about 8 minutes.
  • Heat remaining 3 cups water in a separate saucepan.
  • Drain tomato-pepper mixture and transfer to a blender. Blend until sauce is smooth, adding about 1/2 cup hot water if needed. Season with salt.
  • Cut tortillas into medium chip-sized pieces using kitchen shears.
  • Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Fry tortilla chips in batches until firm and crispy, about 1 minute per batch. Drain on paper towels and let cool.
  • Spread about 1 teaspoon of the hot oil in a large pan. Carefully pour in tomato-pepper sauce. Add 2 1/2 cups hot water and bring to a simmer. Stir in tortilla chips and reduce heat to medium-low. Stir gently until chips are bright orange but still somewhat crunchy, about 1 minute.
  • Transfer to serving plates and garnish with onion and queso fresco.
  • Nutrition

    407 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 5mg
    • Sodium: 133mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 60g
    • Dietary Fiber: 12g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 155mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 755mg