World Flavors Cookbook

Chilaquiles Verdes

Crispy fried tortilla pieces simmered in tangy green tomatillo salsa until softened, topped with crema, queso fresco, and onion. The Mexican breakfast of champions.

Cuisine: Mexico

Ingredients

• 12 stale corn tortillas, cut into triangles
• Oil for frying
• For salsa verde: 500g tomatillos, 2 serrano chilies, 1/2 onion, 2 cloves garlic, cilantro, salt
• Toppings: crema, queso fresco, sliced onion, cilantro, fried eggs

Instructions

1. Fry tortilla triangles in oil until crispy. Drain.
2. Make salsa: boil tomatillos and serranos. Blend with onion, garlic, cilantro, and salt.
3. Heat salsa in a pan. Add fried tortillas.
4. Toss gently, cooking 2-3 minutes until tortillas soften but retain some crunch.
5. Serve immediately with crema, crumbled cheese, onion, cilantro.
6. Top with fried eggs.