Morelia-Style Enchiladas

Name: Morelia-Style Enchiladas
Prep time: 80 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
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Morelia-style enchiladas, known as enchiladas placeras, are a traditional dish from the Mexican state of Michoacán. Prepared by dipping fried tortillas in guajillo sauce and stuffing them with añejo cheese, enchiladas morelianas are served with potatoes, carrots, and a piece of chicken cooked in the same fiery guajillo sauce. Have you tried them?

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 09-08-2021

Preparation

50 mins

30 mins

Low

In a pot with plenty of hot water and salt, cook potatoes and carrots for 10 minutes or until soft. Drain and set aside until ready to use. For the sauce: Hydrate guajillo chile with hot water for 3 minutes. Once softened, transfer soaking water, onion, garlic, oregano, and enough salt to a blender. Blender until a semi-thick sauce is obtained. Set aside until ready to use. For the stuffing: Mix añejo cheese and onion in a bowl. Set aside. In a saucepan with hot vegetable oil, brown cooked chicken pieces. Season with a bit of salt. Once chicken is brown, remove from heat and set aside. Keep warm until ready to use. On the same saucepan, brown cooked potatoes and carrots. Pour over a bit of guajillo sauce to add color. If needed, season with a bit of salt. Remove from heat once vegetables are cooked through. Dip fried tortillas in guajillo sauce and brown on both sides. Stuff with añejo cheese and set aside. Place three lettuce leaves on a plate. Serve cheese-stuffed enchiladas on top. Serve Morelia-style enchiladas topped with chopped cabbage, cheese, and onion. Serve one piece of chicken per portion and cooked vegetables.

Nutritional information

* Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Energy

265.6

kcal

13.28%

Carbohydrate, by difference

6.2

2.07%

Protein

14.9

29.8%

Total lipid (fat)

20.4

31.38%

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