Summary of "Cooking a typical Mexican breakfast (easy and delicious!) - Beginner Spanish"

Ingredients

Jalapeño peppers (quantity not specified)
Serrano peppers (total 4 peppers used)
Onion (some chopped for salsa and some for topping)
Tomatillos (quantity not specified)
Cream (for topping)
Cheese (for topping)
Totopos (fried tortilla chips)
Oil (avocado oil recommended for cooking salsa)
Salt (to taste)
Oregano (added to salsa)
Eggs (served alongside or on top)

Equipment

Pot (for boiling vegetables)
Blender (for making salsa)
Stove and pan (for cooking salsa)
Large plate (for serving)

Method

Fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil.
Add tomatillos, jalapeño and serrano peppers (total 4 peppers), and a little onion to the boiling water.
Boil the vegetables for about 10 minutes until softened.
While boiling, chop additional onion for topping.
Once boiled, drain the vegetables and transfer them to a blender.
Add a little water to the blender and blend the vegetables into a salsa.
Heat avocado oil in a pan over the stove.
Pour the blended salsa into the pan and stir.
Cook the salsa until it boils.
Add oregano to the salsa and stir.
On a large plate, spread the cooked salsa.
Top with totopos (fried tortilla chips), cheese, chopped onion, and cream.
Prepare eggs as desired (fried or cooked separately) and serve alongside or on top of the chilaquiles.

Tips and Notes

Chopping onions can cause tears; no specific tip provided to avoid this.
Use avocado oil for cooking the salsa to enhance flavor.
Boil the salsa after adding it to the pan to develop its taste fully.
The dish may not look perfect but tastes excellent.
Totopos are homemade fried tortillas and are essential for authentic texture.

Variations

Eggs can be added as a protein component, either on top or served alongside.
Cheese and cream toppings can be varied according to personal preference.

Presenter

Michelle Díaz

Summary

Michelle Díaz demonstrates how to make traditional Mexican chilaquiles, focusing on preparing a fresh tomatillo and pepper salsa that is boiled, blended, and then cooked with oregano. The salsa is served over totopos and topped with cheese, cream, onion, and eggs. This straightforward recipe highlights typical Mexican breakfast flavors.