Thursday, July 28, 2011

Tales of Chiapas - Part 7 - Manuela Cooks! (2) July 2011



CHILAQUILES!!!
  
First step:  Slice stale tortillas into strips fry and drain.



 


Meanwhile:  Cook tomatoes in a little water and puree.


 



 Now:  Saute 2 pans of onions and slice a fire- roasted
Poblano chili.



Next: Shred some Oaxaca cheese.


Then:  Start layering in a big pan or cazuela until full.
(Tortillas, onions, chilis, cheese, and repeat.)




Add:  Sauteed chopped onions and crumble some
Queso Fresco.



Now:  Spoon tomato puree over layers, cover,
and cook on low until cheese is melted and flavors
blend.








Manuela also made us Chiapan black beans,
fresh blackberry agua fresca,
and a huge crispy salad with avocados and fresh beets
in a nice vinaigrette.

KILLER COMIDA!

Post Script:
Manuela cooks at Bela's Bed and Breakfast and the 3 of us
are cookin' up an idea of a cookbook of Manuela's recipes.
Sound like a good idea?  Let us know what you think!

Additionally:
Bela and Manuela will be hosting cooking classes at
Bela's Bed and Breakfast.


8 comments:

  1. Great post, what a wonderful comida! Excellent idea bout the recipe book!!

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  2. That sounds absolutely delicious! I think a book of her recipes is a great idea.

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  3. Thanks, ladies! Especially for weighing in on the cook book. It'll be a lot of work, but fun.

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  4. Nice photos. I like chilaquiles. Had some on Sunday in the Mexico City bus station. Not bad either.

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  5. Thanks Felipe! Now you can make your own.

    Si, Calypso, muy yummmmmmmmm.

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  6. True Chiapas cooking! It's amazing that what looks simple on the platte involves many steps!

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  7. Great post....I have ventured into Mexican cooking with gusto...although, I'm looking forward to getting better at it...cookbook is a great idea!
    Carol

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