The Best Chilaquiles Recipe

The Best Chilaquiles Recipe

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Chicken bouillon powder is the secret to this umami-rich riff on chilaquiles, the classic Mexican dish of salsa-simmered tortillas.

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Cooking tools:

  • Skillet
  • Paper towel
  • Baking sheet
  • Slotted metal spoon
  • Spider strainer
  • Pot
  • Colander
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Blender
  • Spoon
  • Serving platter
  • Tongs

Ingredients

  • 2 cups vegetable oil, divided
  • Eighteen 6-in. corn tortillas, cut into sixths
  • 1½ lb. vine-ripened tomatoes (about 3 large)
  • 4 jalapeños
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 medium white onion, peeled and coarsely chopped (2 cups)
  • ½ cup cilantro leaves, divided
  • 2 Tbsp. chicken bouillon powder (optional)
  • ¾ cup Mexican crema or sour cream
  • 4 oz. cotija cheese, crumbled
  • Pickled jalapeños, for topping (optional)

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