Torta Azteca Recipe

Ingredients

• Corn tortillas – 8 medium, sliced into thin strips or triangles
• Cooking oil – 2 tablespoons, for frying tortillas until crisp
• Shredded cheese – 2 cups, preferably Oaxaca or mozzarella for melty texture
• Cooked chicken – 1 ½ cups, shredded (optional for protein boost)
• Salt – ½ teaspoon, to season the tortilla strips
• Black pepper – ¼ teaspoon, freshly ground
• Ripe tomatoes 4 large quartered for blending
• Onion 1 small roughly chopped
• Garlic cloves 2 minced
• Green chili 1 medium deseeded if milder flavor desired
• Chicken broth 1 cup adds depth
• Ground cumin 1 teaspoon toasted for extra aroma
• Dried oregano 1 teaspoon classic Mexican flavor
• Salt 1 teaspoon adjust to taste
• Vegetable oil 2 tablespoons for sautéing
• Crema Mexicana or sour cream – ½ cup for drizzling
• Fresh cilantro – ¼ cup chopped for a bright herbaceous note
• Avocado slices – 1 medium fruit, peeled and thinly sliced
• Queso fresco – ½ cup crumbled, adds salty contrast
• Lime wedges – for squeezing over before serving
• Pickled jalapeños – optional, to taste for a spicy kick