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Medium
Ingredients
- 8 corn tortillas, cut into strips
- 1 pound fresh tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 2 jalapeños
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/4 white onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
- 1/2 cup crumbly queso fresco
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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1Roast tomatillos, jalapeños, onion, and garlic in a skillet over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes until charred and softened.
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2Blend roasted vegetables with cilantro, salt, and 1/4 cup water until smooth to create salsa verde.
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3Heat oil in a deep skillet and fry tortilla strips in batches until golden and crispy, about 2 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
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4In the same skillet, add salsa verde and warm through for 2 minutes.
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5Add fried tortilla strips to the salsa and toss gently to coat, cooking for 2-3 minutes until softened but still slightly crispy.
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6In a separate skillet, fry eggs sunny-side up or to your preference.
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7Transfer chilaquiles to plates, top with fried egg, drizzle with Mexican crema, and sprinkle with queso fresco. Serve immediately.