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Slow-Braised Chilaquiles with Lime Crema
Mexican Free recipe

Slow-Braised Chilaquiles with Lime Crema

★★★★★ 4.8 (210 ratings)

Our Chilaquiles leans on white onion and patience: deeply savory and worth the wait, then finished with Lime Crema.

Prep
14 min
Cook
62 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
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

  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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