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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 green cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon taco seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Tortilla chips

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 8 corn tortillas, cut into 8 wedges
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 cup salsa verde, homemade or store bought

Crema

  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice, from 2 limes
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning

For serving (optional)

  • 4 large eggs, fried
  • Avocado or guacamole
  • Queso fresco, crumbled
  • Hot sauce
  • Jalapeños, seeded and thinly sliced, raw or pickled
  • White or red onion, thinly sliced
  • Fresh cilantro leaves, minced

Method

  1. Make the seasoned cabbage. In a medium bowl, mix together the cabbage, vegetable oil, vinegar, taco seasoning, salt and pepper. Toss until combined.
  2. Make the tortilla chips. Add the oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is glistening, add ½ of the tortilla wedges and cook until lightly browned on each side, about 1 to 2 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the tortillas to a paper towel lined plate. Sprinkle lightly with ¼ teaspoon salt. Repeat with remaining tortillas and salt, adding a little more oil if needed. Discard the oil.
  3. To the same skillet, over medium heat, add the salsa verde and heat until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Add all the chips back into the skillet, 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. Make the crema. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, milk, lime juice, and taco seasoning.
  5. Serve the chilaquiles warm, topped with the crema, fried eggs, seasoned cabbage, and any of your favorite garnishes: avocado or guacamole, queso fresco, hot sauce, jalapeños, white or red onion, and/or cilantro.