Guatemalan Chilaquilas
Description
Corn tortillas are stuffed with a delicious blend of queso fresco, onion, and tomato in this quick, easy recipe for Guatemalan chilaquilas.
Ingredients
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1 large tomato, quartered
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1 red onion, quartered
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1 (12 ounce) package queso fresco, cut into chunks
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12 thick corn tortillas
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2 eggs, separated
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5 tablespoons canola oil
Directions
1
Combine tomato and red onion in a food processor; blend, slowly adding queso fresco, until a paste forms.
2
Fold corn tortillas in half and fill them with the tomato and red onion paste.
3
Beat egg whites in a bowl with an electric mixer until foamy. Add egg yolks one by one, mixing thoroughly until blended into the egg whites.
4
Heat 2 to 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Dip 1 filled tortilla into the egg mixture to coat both sides, letting excess drip back into the bowl. Cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining oil and filled tortillas.