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Bajahowodd
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Chilaquiles
I'm addicted. Can't say why, but seems at desayuno time, no matter what temptations I see on the menu, I invariably opt for chilaquiles. I was
wondering where Nomads have found the tastiest, or most exotic chilaquiles while traveling Baja. I would also like to share one quirky experience I
had. We were in Guerreo Negro last March. We stayed at Los Caracoles. I noticed that a new plaza was open next door. The fellow at the front desk told
me the food was good, but cautioned that on this particular day, the regular chef was not working. We went in and, of course I ordered chilaquiles.
Simply put, they were fabulous, rivaling the best I've ever tasted. About three weeks later, we were passing through again. Went in, inquired as to
whether the regular chef was working. Affirmative. Ordered. Mediocre.
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BAJACAT
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Right afther Menudo chilaquiles are the next thing for a hangover, the hoter the better,top with chorizo,chop onios,fresh queso two over medium eggs
on the side,and to down it all a cold mexican COCA-COLA/PEPSI, and yes they have to be red not green chilaquiles
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lingililingili
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Next time you are in La Paz try the chilaquiles at Maria's Cafe on Abasolo you can order them red or green, with or without chicken, with or without
egg. My personal favorite is "naturales" with the red sauce, no meat or egg and a big pile of lettuce, avocado and tomato on top. Yum...........
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oxxo
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I like the Chilaquiles at Rancho Viejo in La Paz. 35p. I'll have to try Maria's.
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BMG
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| Quote: | Originally posted by oxxo
I like the Chilaquiles at Rancho Viejo in La Paz. 35p. I'll have to try Maria's. |
Chilaquiles Rancho Viejo - 60M$ - same as above except with carne asada and topped with 2 fried eggs. You'll leave full.
Gotta give the nod to Maria's though. Something about that salsa.
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Bajahowodd
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Must mean that La Paz is the chilaquiles capital! Although, I have had some monster chilaquiles at Mi Kaza in Ensenada.
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oxxo
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| Quote: | Originally posted by lingililingili
Next time you are in La Paz try the chilaquiles at Maria's Cafe on Abasolo you can order them red or green, with or without chicken, with or without
egg. My personal favorite is "naturales" with the red sauce, no meat or egg and a big pile of lettuce, avocado and tomato on top. Yum...........
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Tried the chilaquiles at La Cocina de Maria. I ordered the verde naturales. They were just okay. Did not come with lettuce and avocado. The
tortilla pieces were store bought tortilla chips (green). The sauce was way too salty. Over charged on the bill and had to point that out to them.
More expensive than Rancho Viejo. Next time I will try the red chilaquiles. Maria is a sweetheart
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Bajahowodd
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Using store bought tortilla chips is not only cheating, but it can add much more fat and salt than is necessary.
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desertcpl
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dont think I have tried them before,, is it made with chicken,, any one have any recipes
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lingililingili
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They don't usually use store bought chips and the chilaquiles that have the lettuce are the naturales. Sorry you didn't like them, I hate
recommending something people don't like.
| Quote: | Originally posted by oxxo
| Quote: | Originally posted by lingililingili
Next time you are in La Paz try the chilaquiles at Maria's Cafe on Abasolo you can order them red or green, with or without chicken, with or without
egg. My personal favorite is "naturales" with the red sauce, no meat or egg and a big pile of lettuce, avocado and tomato on top. Yum...........
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Tried the chilaquiles at La Cocina de Maria. I ordered the verde naturales. They were just okay. Did not come with lettuce and avocado. The
tortilla pieces were store bought tortilla chips (green). The sauce was way too salty. Over charged on the bill and had to point that out to them.
More expensive than Rancho Viejo. Next time I will try the red chilaquiles. Maria is a sweetheart |
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Mango
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| Quote: | Originally posted by desertcpl
dont think I have tried them before,, is it made with chicken,, any one have any recipes |
You might check out this link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chilaquiles
I like them without meat, red or green. They are great for breakfast; but, good at any time of the day really.
[Edited on 1-10-2009 by Mango]
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BajaVida
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the beauty of chilaquiles is that no two people make them the same way
I once had some in Ensenada made with mole--they were fantastico. Make you own!
No se apure y dure.
Don\'t hurry and you\'ll last longer.
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Shari in BA sent me on my way to Abreojos with a belly full a
couple of years ago...they was mighty fine, some of the best I've had. An hour later i'm in Hipolito with Juan's family being force fed lobster (well,
maybe not force fed). I was wrecked by the time I got to Abres. Needless to say there was no afternoon surf session that day! 
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BajaGringo
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
I'm addicted. Can't say why, but seems at desayuno time, no matter what temptations I see on the menu, I invariably opt for chilaquiles.
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You and my wife. I purposely try to find restaurants that DON'T have them on the menu just to get her to try something different...
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Bajahowodd
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Sorry 'bout that, but where does one find a restaraunt in Mexico that doesn't have chilaquilles on a breakfast menu? Applebees?
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BajaGringo
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Trust me, it's not easy...
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desertcpl
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recipe
BY NANCY GILKEY, SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Chilaquiles is a recipe I picked up when I first came to Yuma many moons ago. Pronounced chee-lah-key-lehs, the dish is basically just stove-top
enchiladas.
You use the same ingredients, skip a few steps, use fewer utensils, save time and get the same great taste. I've served and shared the recipe time
and again, but I have yet to meet anyone who didn't like it.
Though people from this region have their own versions, others from other locales often discover chilaquiles in Yuma, just like I did.
It's a versatile dish. You can make it with red or green chili enchilada sauce, or mole. And you can make them with hamburger, chicken or any kind
of meat.
Or you can skip the meat and make vegetarian chilaquiles. Want to make it vegan? Use soy cheese instead of the dairy kind.
I sometimes add a can of Mexicorn for added fiber, texture and flavor.
Chilaquiles is a nice side dish as well as a main dish and takes less than 30 minutes to make.
It's hearty and spicy and tastes especially good on cold winter evenings. It also keeps well in the fridge. In fact, the taste improves after it has
set awhile, so leftovers are perfect for lunch the next day.
I usually serve leftover chilaquiles with over-easy eggs for breakfast.
Because chilaquiles is easy to make in large batches, it is a nice dish to make when company is coming to dinner. If you make the red chili version,
serve it with green salad, sliced avocados or sautéed zucchini for a colorful, balanced meal. A dollop of sour cream is a delicious complement as
well.
Because chilaquiles is a one-skillet meal, it's also easy to make over a campfire.
The recipe included here calls for red enchilada sauce. I sometimes make my mine the way my Aztec ancestors did - with steamed red chilies and a
blender.
But the easiest way is to used canned sauce. If you're going for more of a straight chili flavor, I using recommend Las Palmas sauce. If you want a
tangier sauce, I suggest using Rosarita sauce.
By sheer luck, I have found that a mixture of the two makes what I consider the best chilaquiles sauce. When I'm serving small children or people
who are not accustomed to spicy food, however, I mix one can of Rosarita sauce and one can of cream of mushroom soup together.
Just experiment with the recipe until you find the sauce combination that pleases your palate. Halve the recipe or double it, according to your
needs.
RED CHILI CHILAQUILES
Makes 8 to 10 servings
1 dozen corn tortillas, cut into small strips or triangles
2 pounds lean hamburger
2 19-ounce cans of red enchilada sauce (mild)
6 green onions, chopped
1 cup Colby-jack cheese, shredded
1 can black olives, drained
(Optional: cooking oil to fry the tortilla pieces in before adding them to the sauce)
In a 10- or 12-inch skillet, brown hamburger over medium heat. Add enchilada sauce. Then gently stir in tortilla pieces. Simmer over reduced heat
for about six to eight minutes, until tortilla pieces are tender.
Turn off heat. Spread shredded cheese on top. Arrange onions and olives evenly over cheese. Serve with a dollop of fat-free sour cream.
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Bajahowodd
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Sounds like chopped up enchiladas to me.
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David K
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If you are ever in North San Diego County and want to try yummy chilaquiles, go to Sunrise Cafe in Vista (Mar Vista exit north of 78 to end, then left
to first strip mall parking lot on right) and ask for their 'BAJA BREAKFAST' (yes, it's even called that on the menu)! It is a popular plate
(scrambled eggs, melted cheese, crispy tortilla strips, cilantro)... add the house salsa as desired.
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EnseNADAslim
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I had some great Chilaquillas at the restaurant at Playa Buena Aventura in Bahia Concepcion. They had great coffee as well. I was a bit bummed as we
went for a nice Sunday Breakfast and all they served was Toasted Bread and coffee. Kind of hard to swallow when you are looking forward to
chiliquillas.
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