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Chipotle Chilaquiles with Charred Corn
Mexican Free recipe

Chipotle Chilaquiles with Charred Corn

4.9 (422 ratings)

Our Chilaquiles leans on white onion and patience: built on a slow, honest base, then finished with Charred Corn.

Prep
10 min
Cook
29 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb chilaquiles
  • 3 cloves white onion
  • 1 tsp fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup lime
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp corn tortillas
  • 1 medium kosher salt
  • to taste a squeeze of citrus
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the chilaquiles generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the chilaquiles and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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