HOW TO Make Authentic Mexican
Enchiladas Caseras (Homemade).
These are quick and easy to make, and work perfectly as a party snack. It’s worth it to stop at your local Mexican market to get good-quality, authentic tortillas.
1. Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet and dry-roast the carrot slices over medium-low until lightly browned and cooked. Set aside.
2. Prepare the beans or mashed potato filling and set aside.
3. Heat the sauce and set aside.
Pour ½ inch of oil in to a spacious heavy-bottomed pan and set over a medium-flame and heat until nearly smoking.
4. Dip a tortilla in the salsa de Chile Ancho.
5. Place in the hot oil for 8–10 seconds on each side. Shake off the excess oil.
6. Transfer to a clean working surface. Spoon 2 tablespoons of mashed beajns or potato onto the center of the tortilla.
7. Roll it up and place in a serving dish; repeat with the remaining tortillas.
8. Plate individual servings and decorate with the lettuce, cheese, thinly sliced onions, carrots, jalapenos, andcilantro.
Serve at room temperature.
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Mexican Cooking Technique
