Green Chile and Extra Cheese Chilaquiles
Ingredients:
- 1 pound tomatillos, cored and roughly chopped
- 1 1/4 cups onions, roughly chopped
- 4 garlic cloves
- 4 green onions, roots removed
- 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
- 1 1/4 cups cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup green New Mexico Hatch chile powder
- 1/2 fluid ounce extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 20 corn tortillas
- 2 cups neutral frying oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup Mexican crema
- Cilantro leaves, for garnish
- Shaved radish, for garnish
Instructions:
Step 1: Roast the Vegetables
- Preheat your broiler to high and line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
- Spread the tomatillos, onions, garlic, and green onions evenly on the pan.
- Roast under the broiler, tossing occasionally, until softened and lightly charred.
Step 2: Prepare the Green Chile Sauce
- Transfer the roasted vegetables to a blender.
- Add oregano, cilantro, and Hatch chile powder. Blend until smooth, adding a splash of water if needed for consistency.
- While blending, drizzle in the olive oil to emulsify.
- Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Step 3: Fry the Tortillas
- Heat 2 cups of neutral frying oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Stack the tortillas and cut them into rectangles.
- Test the oil by dipping a tortilla piece; if it sizzles, add the remaining tortilla pieces.
- Fry until golden brown and crispy, then drain on paper towels.
Step 4: Simmer the Sauce and Chips
- Discard all but 1 tablespoon of the frying oil from the skillet and return to medium-high heat.
- Add the green chile sauce to the skillet, bringing it to a simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Toss the fried tortilla chips in the sauce until evenly coated. Transfer to serving dishes.
Step 5: Cook the Eggs
- In a separate pan, fry the eggs to your desired doneness. Place one fried egg atop each portion of chilaquiles.
Step 6: Garnish and Serve
- Drizzle Mexican crema over the chilaquiles, then sprinkle with Cotija cheese.
- Add shaved radish and cilantro leaves for garnish.
Enjoy your flavorful and cheesy Green Chile Chilaquiles—a classic dish with a spicy twist! 🌶️