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Chilaquiles

chilaquiles on a plate made with homemade tortilla chips topped with cabbage, salsa verde, crema, avocado and a fried egg
  • Serves: 4
  • Prep Time:  15 min
  • Cook Time:  25 min

Ingredients

Seasoned Cabbage

  • 2 cups finely shredded green cabbage
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon taco seasoning

Tortilla chips

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil, for frying
  • 8 corn tortillas, cut into 8 wedges each
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup salsa verde, homemade or store bought

Crema

  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk
  • 2 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning

For Serving

  • 4 fried eggs
  • avocado or guacamole
  • queso fresco, crumbled
  • hot sauce
  • jalapeños, thinly sliced or pickled
  • raw onion, white or red onion, thinly sliced
  • cilantro, minced

Method

  1. Make the seasoned cabbage. In a medium bowl mix together cabbage, olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and taco seasoning, toss until combined. Set aside.

  2. To make the tortilla chips start by placing a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil. When the oil is glistening, add 1/2 of the tortilla wedges and cook until lightly browned on each side, about 1-2 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the tortilla chips to a paper towel lined plate. Sprinkle lightly with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Repeat this process with remaining tortillas, adding a little more oil if needed.

  3. Drain the oil from the pan. Add the salsa to the pan and heat until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Add all the chips back into the pan. Stir carefully to coat the chips in the salsa without breaking them. Cook until the tortillas are heated through, and slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Taste and season with salt as needed.

  4. In a small bowl mix together the sour cream, heavy cream or milk, lime juice and taco seasoning until fully combined.

  5. Serve the chilaquiles warm, topped with crema, fried eggs, seasoned cabbage and your favorite garnishes: avocado or guacamole, queso fresco, hot sauce, jalapeños, white or red onion or cilantro.

  6. To make this a more hearty meal, serve with pulled chicken or warmed pinto beans.