An enchilada is a Mexican dish consisting of a corn tortilla rolled around a filling and covered with a savory sauce. Enchiladas can be filled with various ingredients, including meats, cheese, beans, potatoes, vegetables, or combinations of these. Enchilada sauces vary widely, including chili based sauces such as salsa roja and different moles, tomato based sauces such as salsa verde, and cheese based sauces such as chile con queso.
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An enchilada (, Spanish: [entʃiˈlaða]) is a Mexican dish consisting of a corn tortilla rolled around a filling and covered with a savory sauce.
- In Cuisine: Mexican Cuisine, Wikipedia category list
- Uses Ingredient: Chili Pepper, Infobox main_ingredient field: Tortillas, chili pepper sauce, meat
- Expresses Tradition: Street Food Culture, Wikipedia category: Category:Street food
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