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Chicharrones en Salsa Verde and Chilaquiles Rojos

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Ingredients (Serves 4-6)

For the Chicharrones en Salsa Verde:

1 lb (450g) chicharrones (fried pork rinds), broken into bite-sized pieces

1 lb (450g) tomatillos, husked and rinsed

2-3 serrano chiles (adjust for heat)

1 small white onion, quartered

2 garlic cloves

1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1 cup chicken broth

1 tbsp vegetable oil

Salt to taste

For the Chilaquiles Rojos:

12 corn tortillas, cut into triangles (or 8 cups tortilla chips)

1 lb (450g) tomatoes (or 1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5 oz)

2-3 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded

1 small white onion, quartered

2 garlic cloves

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1 cup chicken broth

2 tbsp vegetable oil

Salt to taste

1/2 cup Mexican crema (or sour cream)

1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco

1/2 cup pickled red onions (thinly slice 1 red onion, soak in 1/2 cup vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp salt for 30 minutes)

For the Refried Beans:

2 cups cooked pinto beans (or 1 can, drained and rinsed)

1 tbsp vegetable oil or lard

1/4 cup white onion, finely diced

1 garlic clove, minced

Salt to taste

1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco (for garnish)

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