Sra. Juanas Chilaquiles in Green Sauce
- 12 ounces (340 g) tomates verdes, about 14 medium, husks removed and rinsed
- 4 serrano chiles or to taste
- 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
- 8 5-inch (13-cm) corn tortillas, cut into 1/2-inch (13-mm) squares and left to dry overnight
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) finely chopped white onion
- 2/3 cup (164 ml) roughly chopped cilantro
- 3/4 cup (188 ml) crumbled queso fresco or substitute (see Notes)
- 1/3 cup (83 ml) creme fraiche or sour cream thinned with a little milk
- Put the tomates verdes and chiles into a small pan, cover with water, and cook over low heat until soft but not falling apart.
- Drain off all but 1/3 cup (83 ml) of the cooking water.
- Transfer to a blender jar with the garlic and blend until smooth.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet, add the sauce with salt to taste, and cook over medium heat, stirring from time to time, until slightly reduced and seasoned-about 5 minutes.
- Keep warm.
- Heat oil to a depth of about 1/4-inch (7 mm) in a deep skillet, add the tortilla pieces, a few at a time, and fry until crisp and light gold.
- Drain on paper toweling and continue with the remaining pieces.
- Drain off all but 1/4 cup (63 ml) of the oil in the pan.
- Add the tortilla pieces and the onion, cover, and fry over low heat, shaking the pan from time to time, until the onion is translucent; it should not be browned.
- Add the warm sauce and cook, stirring to mix well for about 5 minutes.
- Serve immediately, topping each portion with a generous amount of cilantro, cheese, and cream.
tomates verdes, serrano chiles, garlic, vegetable oil, salt, corn tortillas, white onion, cilantro, queso fresco, creme fraiche
Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/sra-juanarsquos-chilaquiles-in-green-sauce (may not work)