Entomatadas Recipe - Chili Pepper Madness

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes (sliced in half lengthwise)
• 1/2 medium white onion
• 4-5 cloves garlic (unpeeled)
• 1-2 jalapeño peppers (optional - sliced in half lengthwise, cored for milder heat)
• 1/2 cup chicken broth (or veggie broth/water)
• 1 tablespoon neutral oil (or lard)
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 12 corn tortillas
• 1/2 cup neutral oil (for frying (you won’t use it all))
• 8-10 ounces queso fresco (crumbled (or cotija))
• 1/2 cup Mexican crema (or sour cream thinned with a splash of milk)
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup thin-sliced white onion
• Optional toppings: radish slices, avocado, shredded lettuce, hot sauce