Chilaquiles rojos
Crisp tortilla pieces simmered briefly in a smoky red salsa, then topped with soured cream, onion and cheese.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.48 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Soak the guajillo chillies in boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain.
10 min - 2
Blend the chillies with the tomatoes, garlic and stock until smooth.
- 3
Fry the tortilla triangles in the oil in batches for 2 minutes, until crisp and golden. Drain on kitchen paper.
4 min - 4
Pour the salsa into a wide pan and simmer for 8 minutes, until slightly thick.
8 min - 5
Fold in the tortilla pieces and cook for 1 minute, so they soften at the edges but keep some crunch.
1 min - 6
Top with onion, feta, soured cream and coriander and serve at once.
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