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Chilaquiles
Chilaquiles are a traditional Mexican dish featuring lightly fried corn tortillas cut into quarters and topped with green or red salsa. The tortillas are simmered until they soften slightly, and then they're garnished with a variety of ingredients such as pulled chicken, scrambled eggs, cheese, and cream.
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Recipe Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Fry tortillas until they start to crisp and turn golden brown.
- 2
Remove the tortillas and reduce the oil. Pour salsa over the same pan and reduce heat to low.
- 3
Add the fried tortillas back to the pan and mix well with the salsa. Cook for about 2 minutes or until the tortillas are just softened. Be careful not to overcook to keep some texture.
- 4
Serve immediately, topped with scrambled eggs, crumbled cheese, dollops of sour cream, and sliced avocados.