CHILAQUILES WITH ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA
Thank you food network for your new show: Mexican Made Easy with Marcela Valladolid. She is wonderful and I tried her first recipe aired to celebrate (plus I had all the ingredients in the fridge already ;o) ) This is easy with the true flavors of Mexico!
Provided by cookiedog
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Special equipment: 4 individual casserole dishes (I just used plates!).
- To make the salsa: Preheat the broiler or oven to 550 degrees F.
- Remove husks from the tomatillos and rinse under warm water to remove the stickiness. Put the chiles, garlic, onion and tomatillos on a baking sheet. Season with a little olive oil, and salt and pepper, to taste. Put on a rack about 1 or 2 inches from the heat, and cook, turning the vegetables once, until softened and slightly charred, about 5 to 10 minutes. When cool enough to handle, peel the garlic and pull off the tops of the chiles. Add all the broiled ingredients to a blender along with the fresh cilantro and puree. Pour in 1/4 cup of chicken broth and blend to combine. Add more broth, if needed, for desired consistency.
- To make the chilaquiles: Pour about 1/3 cup vegetable oil into a large saute pan over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the tortillas, working in 2 or 3 batches, and cook until lightly browned and nearly crisp. Drain the tortillas on paper towels and discard the remaining oil. Wipe the pan with a paper towel.
- In the same pan, add the tomatillo salsa and bring to simmer over low heat. (Be careful because it may splatter. I used a splatter screen) Add the tortillas and cook until soft but not mushy, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Divide the mixture among 4 individual casserole dishes. Top with the cheese crumbles and onion rings. Drizzle with Mexican crema, sprinkle with some chopped fresh cilantro and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.9, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 2.8, Sodium 1160.8, Carbohydrate 52.4, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 12.8, Protein 7.6
GREEN CHILAQUILES
Steps:
- For the tomatillo salsa: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Roast the tomatillos, chiles and garlic on a baking sheet until evenly charred, about 15 minutes. Combine the tomatillos, chiles, garlic, cilantro, cumin and half the onion in a blender and blend. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. With the blender running, slowly add the chicken stock until the salsa has a smooth, sauce-like consistency. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan, add the remaining onions and fry until translucent, approximately 3 minutes. Add the tomatillo salsa to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- For the totopos: Add enough vegetable oil to a deep frying pan to fry the tortilla chips. Heat to at least 350 degrees F. Fry the chips in batches until crispy, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Remove the chips from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain. Alternatively, you can skip this step and purchase your favorite brand of tortilla chips; use two 5-ounce bags for this recipe.
- Add the chips to the salsa and stir well, fully submerging the chips in the sauce. Cover and let soak for at least 3 minutes.
- Prepare the eggs to your liking; we prefer them fried over-easy.
- To assemble: Pour the salsa and chips into a large, deep serving platter. Put the fried eggs on top and sprinkle to taste with queso fresco, cilantro and crema.
CHILAQUILES WITH ROASTED TOMATILLOS
Steps:
- In a preheated 400 degree oven, roast the tomatillos and the jalapenos together until the skins on the tomatillos blister. Place the tomatillos and the jalapenos in a food processor and blend. In a saute pan, heat the olive oil and add the onions, cook on low heat, approximately 10 to 12 minutes, until caramelized. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute. Add the onions and garlic to the tomatillos mixture and the epazote, cilantro and chicken broth. Blend to combine.
- In a separate saucepan, heat the vegetable oil to 325 degrees. Use a high temperate thermometer for accurate temperature. Cut the tortillas in quarters and fry until crispy. Drain the tortillas and set aside. Combine the tomatillos mixture, tortillas and eggs in a large saute pan and simmer for about 3 to 4 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked.
- To serve, spoon the chilaquiles onto a plate and top them with the cheeses. Melt in a hot oven and serve with your favorite hot sauce. Top the chilaquiles with sour cream and a little chopped cilantro.
SALSA DE TOMATILLO
This is the 'salsa de tomatillo' that I grew up with. It can be used as a sauce for grilled chicken, fish or shrimp, as the basis for green chilaquiles (pour over tortilla chips, shredded cooked chicken and shredded Monterey Jack, then heat under the broiler), and as a dipping sauce for chips. Delicioso!
Provided by SABRINATEE
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Salsa Verde Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place tomatillos in a nonreactive saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Simmer until tomatillos soften and begin to burst, about 10 minutes.
- Drain tomatillos and place in a food processor or blender with onion, garlic, jalapeno peppers, cilantro, salt and pepper. Blend to desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 10.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 0.8 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
CHILAQUILES WITH TURKEY AND ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA
Steps:
- Fry tortilla strips:
- Heat oil in a 3 1/2-quart flameproof nonreactive shallow casserole or deep skillet to 375°F. Fry tortillas in batches, turning occasionally, until golden, about 1 minute, and transfer to paper towels to drain (return oil to 375°F between batches). Carefully pour off all but 1 tablespoon hot oil into a large metal bowl to cool before discarding.
- Make chilaquiles:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook onion in oil in casserole over moderately high heat, stirring, until softened. Add broth and turkey and simmer, uncovered, stirring, until liquid is reduced to about 1/2 cup, about 15 minutes. Add 2 1/2 cups salsa and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and toss with Monterey Jack and tortilla strips. Bake chilaquiles, uncovered, in middle of oven until bubbling, about 15 minutes. Whisk together crème fraîche and milk. Serve chilaquiles topped with crème fraîche, cilantro, and cheese.
THREE CHILE DRY ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA
A wonderful vegan Three Chile Tomatillo Salsa. The tomatillos and chiles are dry roasted (slightly blackened) in an iron skillet giving it a wonderful flavor. Great for green chilaquiles.
Provided by HMAUSER
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Salsa Verde Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the tomatillos, chiles, garlic cloves, and onion in a dry, cast iron pan. Toast, turning occasionally over medium-high heat until the husks of the tomatillos have blackened and their skins turn translucent. The goal is to soften the tomatillos by blackening the skin without allowing them to split. Remove from pan, and allow to cool slightly.
- Remove the husks from the tomatillos and the stems from the peppers. Place into the bowl of a food processor with the cilantro and salt to taste; process to desired consistency. Pour the salsa into a saucepan, and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes to mellow the flavors and remove the raw taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 17.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 49.9 mg, Sugar 2 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe tomatillos: This will give your salsa the best flavor.
- Roast the tomatillos before making the salsa: This will help to concentrate their flavor and make them smoky.
- Use a variety of chiles in your salsa: This will give it a more complex flavor. Some good options include serrano chiles, jalapeño peppers, and chipotle peppers.
- Don't overcook the salsa: You want to keep it fresh and flavorful. A few minutes of simmering is all it needs.
- Serve the chilaquiles immediately: They are best when they are hot and crispy.
Conclusion:
Chilaquiles with Roasted Tomatillo Salsa is a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican dish that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The roasted tomatillo salsa is what really makes this dish special. It is smoky, flavorful, and has just the right amount of heat. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy chilaquiles, this recipe is definitely worth trying.
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