Chilaquiles

Chilaquiles are a traditional Mexican breakfast dish made with tortillas, originating in central and northern Mexico with roots in Nahuatl cuisine, its name combining the Nahuatl words for chile water and edible plant. Leftover tortillas are cut into triangles, fried until crisp, and combined with green or red salsa that is simmered until the tortillas begin to soften, often with pulled chicken added, and garnished with crema, crumbled queso fresco, sliced onion and avocado. It is typically eaten at breakfast or brunch alongside refried beans and eggs, and preparation varies regionally, with central Mexico often adding the salsa at the last moment to keep the tortillas crisp while Guadalajara style simmers the dish longer to a thicker consistency.