Chilaquiles in Chipotle Sauce
- Canola oil (for frying)
- 18 5- to 6-inch-diameter white corn tortillas, each cut into 8 triangles
- Chipotle Sauce
- 3 large fresh epazote sprigs, stemmed, or 3 fresh oregano sprigs
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup crema mexicana* or sour cream
- 1 cup crumbled queso fresco
- 1/2 cup chopped white onion
- Pour enough oil into large deep skillet to reach depth of 1 inch.
- Attach deep-fry thermometer; heat oil over medium-high heat to 350F.
- Add 12 tortilla triangles at a time to oil.
- Fry until golden, turning occasionally, about 1 minute.
- Using slotted spoon, transfer chips to paper towels; cool.
- Heat Chipotle Sauce in another large deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add epazote; simmer 2 minutes.
- Season with salt; stir in chips.
- Immediately divide among 6 plates.
- Top with cilantro, then crema, queso fresco, and onion.
- *Cultured Mexican cream with a slightly nutty flavor and consistency of thin sour cream.
canola oil, sauce, epazote sprigs, fresh cilantro, crema mexicana, queso fresco, white onion
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/chilaquiles-in-chipotle-sauce-108037 (may not work)