Entomatadas Mexican Tomato Tortillas (Print Version)
Tender corn tortillas in rich tomato sauce with cheese, crema, and fresh garnishes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Tomato Sauce
01 - 6 medium ripe tomatoes
02 - 2 cloves garlic
03 - 1/4 white onion
04 - 1-2 fresh serrano chilies
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
08 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
→ Entomatadas
09 - 12 corn tortillas
10 - 1 cup queso fresco or crumbled feta
11 - 1/2 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
12 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
13 - 1/4 small onion, finely diced
14 - Vegetable oil for frying
# How-To Steps:
01 - Boil tomatoes in a pot of water for 5-6 minutes until skins split. Drain and transfer to a blender with garlic, onion, serrano chilies if using, cumin, salt, and pepper. Blend until completely smooth.
02 - Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pour in the blended tomato sauce and simmer for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Adjust seasoning to taste.
03 - Heat a small amount of oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Lightly fry each tortilla for approximately 10 seconds per side just until soft and pliable. Drain briefly on paper towels.
04 - Dip each prepared tortilla into the hot tomato sauce, coating both sides thoroughly. Place on a plate, fill with cheese, and fold in half. Continue until all tortillas are assembled.
05 - Arrange 3 entomatadas on each serving plate. Drizzle with additional tomato sauce, then sprinkle with extra cheese, diced onion, and fresh cilantro. Top with a dollop of sour cream or crema.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce smells like sunshine and tastes like comfort food
- Cheap ingredients transform into something extraordinary
- Works for breakfast lunch or dinner without feeling forced
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- Dont skip the quick fry of tortillas or they'll fall apart when dipped in sauce
- The sauce needs to thicken slightly or everything becomes a soggy mess
- Assemble right before serving or the tortillas continue to soften
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- If sauce is too acidic, add a pinch of sugar to balance
- Work in batches when dipping tortillas to keep sauce from cooling down