Red Enchiladas

Étapes7

1. 1

   Étape 1. Roast the chiles

   1 min

   Roast the guajillo and pasilla chiles on each side for about 30 seconds. This helps deepen the flavor and get rid of some of the acidity.

2. 2

   Étape 2. Simmer the chiles

   10 min

   Transfer the roasted chiles to a pot, add water, and let them simmer for about 10 minutes.

   piment guajillopiment pasillaeau
3. 3

   Étape 3. Cool the chiles

   10 min

   Remove the pot from heat and let the chiles chill for about 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Étape 4. Blend the sauce

   Transfer the chiles to a blender. Add the onion, garlic, and oregano. Blend until smooth.

   piment guajillopiment pasillaoignonailorigan
5. 5

   Étape 5. Warm the tortillas

   Warm the tortillas just enough so you can fold them without them ripping. Don't overburn or toast them, just warm them up.

   You can also microwave the tortillas with a wet paper towel for a few seconds at a time.

   tortilla de maïs
6. 6

   Étape 6. Fry the tortillas

   30s

   Heat oil in a pan. Fry each tortilla on each side for about 10 to 15 seconds.

   tortilla de maïshuile végétale
7. 7

   Étape 7. Dip and fry again

   Dip the fried tortilla in the sauce, then fry it again in the hot oil. Be careful, as the oil and sauce will splatter. The sauce gets a delicious burnt flavor from this step.

   Trust the process and be careful while frying—the sauce will splatter.

   tortilla de maïshuile végétale