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Slow-Braised Chilaquiles with Lime Crema
Our Chilaquiles leans on white onion and patience: deeply savory and worth the wait, then finished with Lime Crema.
Ingredients
What you'll need
- 1 lb chilaquiles
- 2 tsp white onion
- 1 medium fresh cilantro
- 1 lb lime
- a pinch ground cumin
- 4 oz corn tortillas
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- to taste a squeeze of citrus
Method
Step by step
- Season the chilaquiles generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
- Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
- Add the chilaquiles and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
- Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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