Chalupas Poblanas

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Spread 1 tbsp. Salsa Roja on one tortilla and 1 tbsp. Salsa Verde on a separate tortilla. Over medium-high heat, place the tortillas, sauce side up, in a pan that has been lightly brushed with oil. Fry until crisp.
  2. To serve: garnish each chalupa with 1 tsp. of onion, 1 oz. of warm chicken, and ½ oz. of queso fresco.

Ingredients

  • As Needed olive oil
  • 1 3/4 Oz. Onion, diced
  • 1 Each Garlic Cloves, small, diced
  • 6 Oz. Tomatoes, fresh, diced
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Lime Juice, fresh
  • To Taste ancho chili powder

Directions

  1. Sauté onions, garlic, and chili pepper over medium heat until soft. Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil, add tomatoes; simmer for 5 minutes.
  2. Combine onions, garlic, chili pepper, tomatoes, and lime juice in a food processor and puree to desired consistency.
  3. Transfer salsa to a sauté pan and reduce until slightly thickened. Season to taste with salt and ancho powder.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 Lbs. Tomatillos, husked and rinsed
  • 1 1/4 White Onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic, peeled
  • 3 Each jalapeno pepper, stemmed
  • 3 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro Leaves, coarsely chopped

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a bowl, toss together tomatillos, onions, garlic, chilies, oil, salt and pepper. Transfer to a small baking dish. Roast for 45 minutes. Remove and let cool.
  2. Place cooled mixture in processor and pulse blend until coarsely processed. Season to taste with salt.
  3. *Shelf Life: 4 days. Makes about 3 cups.
  4. NOTE: SALSA VERDE may be substituted with the following recipe: 3 7oz. cans Salsa Verde (Tomatillo salsa); 1/2 cup Cilantro Leaves; 3-4 Jalapeño Chilies, stemmed
  5. Place in processor. Process until well combined.