Ingredients
Salsa Verde
8 jalapeños
12 tomatillos
½ onion
4 cloves garlic
10 chiles de arbol
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
2 tbs avocado oil
¼ cup water
1 bunch cilantro
Chilaquiles
tortillas
oil for frying
eggs
crema mexicana
queso fresco
refried beans (homemade ideally)
Tools
skillet
blender
Directions
Salsa Verde
Step 1
In a dry skillet on medium high heat. Add the jalapeños & tomatillos. Cook stirring frequently for 5-7 minutes.
8 jalapeños
12 tomatillos
skillet
Step 2
Add the onion, garlic & cook for 2 more minutes.
½ onion
4 cloves garlic
Step 3
Add the oil, spices & chiles de arbol, cook for 3-5 minutes.
2 tbs avocado oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
10 chiles de arbol
Step 4
Add in the water, bring to a simmer, then let cool down slightly before adding all contents to the blender. Then add in the cilantro before blending.
¼ cup water
1 bunch cilantro
blender
Step 5
Pour into serving dish/container & begin making the chilaquiles.
Chilaquiles
Step 1
Fry up tortillas until golden brown & crispy.
tortillas
oil for frying
Step 2
Add salsa verde to a skillet to warm up, toss tortilla chips in the salsa right before serving.
tortilla (fried into chips)
skillet
Step 3
To serve, I like to place refried beans on the bottom, chilaquiles on top, eggs, crema, queso fresco & enjoy!
refried beans (homemade ideally)
eggs (fried)
crema mexicana
queso fresco
