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Enchiladas

17/11/2023

Enchiladas are a typically Mexican dish, but as Il Cucinologo, I cannot refrain from adding an Italian touch to the recipe. Traditionally, enchiladas are stuffed corn tortillas that are rolled and covered with sauce; they can be filled with a variety of ingredients including meat, cheese, beans, potatoes, vegetables, or a combination of these. If you have any specific ingredients you prefer to use, let me know and I can tailor the recipe for you. Otherwise, I will provide you with a classic version with an Italian twist.

Ingredients for enchiladas with an Italian touch:

  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 300 g of chicken, cooked and shredded
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 2 cloves of minced garlic
  • 200 g of tomato passata
  • 1 chili pepper (optional, for the Mexican touch)
  • 150 g of mozzarella, diced (for the Italian flair)
  • 100 g of grated Parmesan cheese
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • Fresh coriander or parsley, for garnish (parsley is the Italian alternative to coriander)
  • 100 ml of sour cream for serving (optional)

Preparation

  1. In a frying pan, heat a stream of oil and sauté the onion until it becomes translucent. Add the garlic and, if using, the chili pepper. Cook for about 1 minute.

  2. Incorporate the shredded chicken and cook for a few minutes to flavor it well.

  3. Add the tomato passata, salt and pepper to taste, and let it cook over medium-low heat for about 10-15 minutes until it thickens a bit. If the sauce becomes too thick, you can add a bit of water.

  4. Now, take a tortilla and place some of the chicken mixture and some mozzarella in the center. Roll up the tortilla and place it in a baking dish. Repeat with the other tortillas.

  5. Once all the tortillas are rolled up and placed in the dish, sprinkle the grated Parmesan on top.

  6. Bake in the oven at 180 °C for about 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown and melted.

  7. Serve the enchiladas hot, garnished with coriander or parsley leaves and, if you like, with a spoonful of sour cream on top.

Curiosity

Enchiladas are part of Tex-Mex cuisine, a hybrid between Mexican and American flavors. In Italy, the use of Parmesan and mozzarella blends the typical Mexican taste with our love for flavorful and melty cheeses.

Enchiladas