mexican chilaquiles rojos recipe

mexican chilaquiles rojos recipe | made with tortilla chips

hola, from guadalajara, mexico! today’s dish, last month I was in Guadalajara,Mexico. i couldn’t resist eating Mexican Chilaquiles Rojos Recipe.The last time I was here my son made it. Eating it again júst brought back the rush of memories. he was a gourmet master chef and I was just the sous chef for a change. I had it 4 times this time.

chilaquiles rojos is considered comfort food in mexico and usually eaten for breakfast but it is quite a wholesome meal for lunch or dinner.  we indians will love the taste as it is like a fusion of north and south indian cuisine with the roti and red chilli sauce combo basically, the dish consists of three layers. tortilla chips that make the bottom layer, then a tomato sauce or salsa garnished with sour cream mashed avocado, diced onion and a fried egg if you like.

what are totopos?

totopos or tortilla chips are fried or baked triangles of corn tortillas. they are always served as an appetizer with salsa in most mexican restaurants. they are also used to make nachos and chilaquiles. you can even use nachos to make mexican chilaquiles rojos.

how to make totopos for mexican chilaquiles rojos recipe

cut a tortilla into 4 wedges. in a pan heat oil and once hot slide triangle pieces of tortilla into the oil and fry until golden brown and crisp. drain and sprinkle salt. you can use immediately or store then in a container if you want to use later.if you have no access to tortillas then you can make thin rotis and fry them.

if you want to make it for a special occasion then you can colour the flour with spinach, beetroot or mashed carrot to make multi-colored totopos like I did here.

baked totopos for mexican chilaquiles rojos recipe

baked totopos for the calorie-conscious can also be served. before cutting tortillas lightly oil each side of each tortilla, either with cooking spray or with a brush dipped in vegetable oil. cut the tortillas and place in a single layer on a cookie sheet. bake in a 425 f oven until browned, 7-9 minutes. if you like spicy totopos, sprinkle desired herbs/spices over oiled chips before baking. try chilli powder, pepper or any of your choice.

mexican chilaquiles rojos recipe

INGREDIENTS

6 large tomatoes

5 dried red chillies

1/2 medium white onion chopped finely

3 garlic cloves, peeled

salt, to taste

garnish:

sour cream, to taste

1/2 medium white onion, thinly sliced

fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped, to garnish

1 avocado, pitted, sliced and peeled and mashed

fried egg optional

feta cheese optional

METHOD

roast the tomatoes and red chillies on an open fire or grill them.

remove from heat and allow to cool.

blend the roasted red chillies with the garlic and tomatoes. strain into a pan and heat the sauce until semi-thick. add salt to taste.

add the tortilla chips to the sauce. stir thoroughly combine the chips with the sauce. the chips should be well-coated with sauce. i like my totopos crispy and i served them in a plate and poured the sauce over them.

top with sour cream, diced onion, chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, or garnish as desired. for a more protein-filled dish, top your red chilaquiles with a fried egg or shredded chicken or serve simple vegetarian fare. your mexican chilaquiles rojos recipe is ready to be devoured.

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if you are looking for more mexican recipes then check out these mexican gorditas , mexican entomadtadas or this gorgeous mexican chicken and fried rice.

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