Chilaquile in Chipotle Sauce

Chilaquiles in Chipotle Sauce (Chilaquiles en Salsa de Chipotle)

Instructions

Pour enough oil into large deep skillet to reach depth of 1 inch. Attach deep-fry thermometer; heat oil over medium-high heat to 350°F. Add 12 tortilla triangles at a time to oil. Fry until golden, turning occasionally, about 1 minute. Using slotted spoon, transfer chips to paper towels; cool.

Heat Chipotle Sauce in another large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add epazote; simmer 2 minutes. Season with salt; stir in chips. Immediately divide among 6 plates. Top with cilantro, then crema, queso fresco, and onion.

Chipotle Sauce

MAKES ABOUT 7 CUPS

Instructions

Line heavy large skillet with foil; heat over medium heat. Place onion and garlic in skillet; cook until onion softens and blackens in spots, turning often with tongs, about 15 minutes. Transfer onion and garlic to medium bowl. Peel garlic.

Place same foil-lined skillet over medium-high heat. Working in 2 batches, cook tomatoes in skillet until tender and skins blister and blacken, turning occasionally, about 20 minutes. Transfer to large bowl; cool and peel. Working in batches, puree tomatoes, onion, garlic, and chiles in blender until smooth.

Heat oil in heavy large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully add tomato puree to skillet (mixture will bubble vigorously). Stir in salt. Reduce heat; simmer gently until sauce thickens slightly, stirring often, about 15 minutes.