Chilaquiles in mulato chilli sauce

Per serving

592kcal
30гProteins
37гFats
38гCarbs

Chilaquiles are a traditional Mexican dish using baked or fried tortillas as the base - great for a casual gathering

Ingredients

6 serv.
  • olive oil2 tbsp tbsp
  • pumpkin seeds2 tbsp tbsp
  • sesame seeds2 tbsp tbsp
  • garlic clove1

    crushed

  • small onion1

    finely chopped

  • dried mutalo chillies4

    (buy online), soaked in 250ml/9fl oz of boiling water

  • pinch cinnamon
  • clove1
  • slice of bread1
  • cooked chicken breasts4

    shredded (or use Quorn to make it veggie)

  • bag salted tortilla chips300g g
  • cheddar100g g

    grated

  • soured cream

    to serve

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a small pan on a low heat. Fry the seeds, garlic and onion for a few mins. Remove the stalks from the chillies, and add another 250ml of water to the soaking liquid. In a food processor or blender, blend the chillies and liquid with the onion mix, cinnamon, clove and the bread until smooth.

  2. 2

    Heat the remaining oil in a mediumsize pan and warm the sauce, stirring non‑stop until thick and glossy. Heat the grill while you layer up the tortilla chips and shredded chicken in an ovenproof dish. Pour over the sauce and scatter the cheese on. Grill until the cheese has melted and serve with soured cream.

Source: bbcgoodfood.com
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