🇲🇽 Mexican Cuisine · Breakfast

Chilaquiles

Prep

10 mins

Cook

15 mins

Serves

2

Difficulty

Easy

Fried tortilla chips briefly simmered in salsa verde or roja, topped with fried eggs, crema, and queso fresco.

Ingredients

  • 500g white fish fillets
  • 2 cups bolillo rolls
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped white onion
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp neutral vegetable oil
  • 200g avocado
  • a handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
  • pickled red onions, to taste
  • 400ml beef stock
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • a generous handful of white onions
  • a generous spoonful of lime wedges

Instructions

  1. 1

    Gather and prep the corn tortillas and black beans, measuring everything out so it is ready to go.

  2. 2

    Heat lard in a non-stick pan over medium heat until warm but not smoking.

  3. 3

    Add the finely chopped white onion and red bell peppers, cooking gently until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in the black beans, season with chili powder, and cook until just done, about 15 mins.

  5. 5

    Warm the corn tortillas alongside, turning once, until heated through and lightly toasted.

  6. 6

    Plate the corn tortillas and spoon the cooked mixture over the top.

  7. 7

    Drizzle with Mexican crema and finish with a sprinkle of oregano.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately while everything is warm.

Tips

A squeeze of citrus or a sprinkle of oregano just before serving brightens up the whole plate.

Prep the corn tortillas and black beans the night before to make busy mornings much easier.