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|ImageComment = Chilaquiles - This looks weird, but it was really good! - My apologies to Catalina  and Ale!
|DatePublished=8th August 2013
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Vizuete
|ImageComment = Chilaquiles - This looks weird, but it was really good! - My apologies to Catalina  and Ale!
  |Servings = Serves 4
  |Servings = Serves 4
  |Difficulty = 2
  |Difficulty = 2
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[[Chilaquiles]] are a traditional [[Mexican]] dish. Typically, [[Corn tortillas|corn tortillas]] cut in quarters and lightly [[Fried|fried]] are the base of the dish. Green or red [[Salsa|salsa]] or [[Mole|mole]], is poured over the crisp [[Tortilla|tortilla]] triangles, called totopos. The mixture is [[Simmered|simmered]] until the tortilla starts softening. [[Eggs]] (scrambled or fried) and [[pulled chicken]] are sometimes added to the mix. The dish is topped with [[Cheese|cheese]] (typically grilled chihuahua  cheese ) and/or [[Sour cream|sour cream]] (crema), and it is served with [[Refried beans|refried beans]]. Like many dishes, regional and familiar variation are quite common.
[[Chilaquiles]] are a traditional [[Mexican]] dish. Typically, [[Corn tortillas|corn tortillas]] cut in quarters and lightly [[Fried|fried]] are the base of the dish. Green or red [[Salsa|salsa]] or [[Mole|mole]], is poured over the crisp [[Tortilla|tortilla]] triangles, called totopos. The mixture is [[Simmered|simmered]] until the tortilla starts softening. [[Eggs]] (scrambled or fried) and [[pulled chicken]] are sometimes added to the mix. The dish is topped with [[Cheese|cheese]] (typically grilled chihuahua  cheese ) and/or [[Sour cream|sour cream]] (crema), and it is served with [[Refried beans|refried beans]]. Like many dishes, regional and familiar variation are quite common.
===Ingredients===
 
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| 10 [[Corn tortillas|corn tortillas]] cut up in triangles ([[Tortilla chips|tortilla chips]])
| 10 [[Corn tortillas|corn tortillas]] cut up in triangles ([[Tortilla chips|tortilla chips]])
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| 4 Medium Size [[Tomatoes]]
| 4 Medium Size [[Tomatoes]]
| 3 [[Chilli peppers|chilli peppers]] (I suggest [[Serrano|Chile Serrano]])
| 3 [[Chilli peppers|chilli peppers]] (I suggest [[Serrano|Chile Serrano]])
|* ''Serrano is classed as a hot chilli if you are looking for an equivelant''
|* ''Serrano is classed as a hot chilli if you are looking for an equivalent''
| 1 Cup of [[Sour cream|sour cream]]  
| 1 Cup of [[Sour cream|sour cream]]  
| 1 Cup of grated [[chihuahua cheese]] or [[Monterey Jack cheese]]
| 1 Cup of grated [[chihuahua cheese]] or [[Monterey Jack cheese]]
| 1 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
| 1 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
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===Method===
===Method===
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| On a [[Deep frying|deep frying]] saucepan [[Fry|fry]] the [[Tortillas|tortillas]]
| On a [[Deep frying|deep frying]] saucepan [[Fry|fry]] the [[Tortillas|tortillas]]
| On a pot toast the [[Tomatoes|tomatoes]], [[Chilli peppers|chilli peppers]],  [[Onion|onion]] and [[Garlic|garlic]]. Liquate the tomatoes, salt, [[Chilli peppers|chilli peppers]], onion and garlic.
| On a pot toast the [[Tomatoes|tomatoes]], [[Chilli peppers|chilli peppers]],  [[Onion|onion]] and [[Garlic|garlic]]. Liquidate the tomatoes, salt, [[Chilli peppers|chilli peppers]], onion and garlic.
| As the [[Tortilla|tortilla]] is [[Frying|frying]] add the [[Sauce|sauce]].
| As the [[Tortilla|tortilla]] is [[Frying|frying]] add the [[Sauce|sauce]].
| Let the [[Tortilla|tortilla]] dunk into the [[Sauce|sauce]] but make sure the [[Chips|chips]] don't get too soft.
| Let the [[Tortilla|tortilla]] dunk into the [[Sauce|sauce]] but make sure the [[Chips|chips]] don't get too soft.
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If you're making this in Europe, a mild [[white cheddar]] is a good substitute for [[chihuahua cheese]] or [[Monterey Jack cheese]].
If you're making this in Europe, a mild [[white cheddar]] is a good substitute for [[chihuahua cheese]] or [[Monterey Jack cheese]].
===Chef's notes===
===Chef's notes===
If you want to do this en Ecuador, use ripe mozarrela cheese and you can use paico is the same that epazote (A.V)
If you want to do this en Ecuador, use ripe mozzarella cheese and you can use paico is the same that epazote (A.V)
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