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Enchiladas - baked Mexican tortillas

Enchiladas are a cornerstone of Mexican cuisine. Corn tortillas are filled with meat or cheese, rolled up and arranged in a dish. Covered with chilli sauce and cheese, they are baked until golden.

Enchiladas verdes use a green tomatillo sauce, enchiladas rojas a red sauce, and enchiladas suizas a creamy sauce. They are served with Mexican sour cream and fresh coriander.

Enchiladas - baked Mexican tortillas
  • The name derives from the Spanish word enchilar, meaning to coat in chilli
  • Their history dates back to the Mayan civilisation
  • There are dozens of regional sauce variations
  • Enchiladas suizas have a creamy sauce inspired by Swiss cuisine
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