Sweet and Sour Chinaquiles

Source : Lay Out The Tortilla Wedges On A Cloth To Dry For As Long As Possible We Had Them Drying Since Yesterday Heat Sufficient Vegetable Oil In A Deep Pan ...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : September 23, 2026

Step:

  1. Lay out the tortilla wedges on a cloth to dry (for as long as possible, we had them drying since yesterday) Heat sufficient vegetable oil in a deep pan and fry the chips (in batches, if need be) until crispy and golden. Place them in a colander to discard excess oil.

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  2. In a medium pot, place the tomatoes and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until the skin bursts.

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  3. In a food processor, add: olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper, onion, garlic, the sweet and sour sauce. Process until smooth, then add the tomatoes, one at a time, and puree. You should get a bright red sauce. Return to pot and simmer until it bubbles.

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  4. To plate: heap some tortilla chips on a plate, cover with the cheese and drench in the sauce (which should be as hot as possible so it melts the cheese). Let it rest for a bit for the cheese to melt and the tortillas to absorb some of the sauce. Then, add the sour cream. Your Mexican/Chinese fusion Chinaquiles are ready!

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  5. NOTE: you can add some shredded chicken, or some cooked ground beef, or sliced onions, or pretty much anything your heart desires. It's quite a versatile dish!


Ingredients

  1. 1 lb corn tortillas, cut in "pizza" eighths
  2. 6 roma tomatoes
  3. 1 tbsp olive oil
  4. 1 tsp dried garlic
  5. 2 tsp dried onion
  6. pinch oregano
  7. to taste salt
  8. to taste pepper
  9. 2 tbsp sweet and sour sauce
  10. to taste cheese (use a cheese that melts easily. We had Mexican Oaxaca cheese on hand, but mozzarella of Monterey Jack work well, too
  11. to taste sour cream
  12. as needed vegetable oil for frying

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