Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4-6 cups thick cut tortilla chips
  • 4 guajillo chilies
  • 3 tomatoes
  • 1 chipotle pepper
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 small onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (toasted)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Fried egg (optional)
  • Cilantro (garnish)
  • Radish (garnish)
  • Mexican crema (garnish)
  • Queso fresco (garnish)
  • Limes (garnish)

Instruction

  • Heat a grill over medium heat and roast the tomatoes and onion until charred and softened. Remove and let cool.
  • Remove the stems and seeds from the guajillo chilies.
  • Cover the guajillo chilies in boiling water and let sit 30 minutes to soften. **Do not discard the soaking liquid.
  • Combine the chilies, roasted tomatoes, onion, garlic, salt and spices to a blender and pulse until smooth. Taste and add more salt if needed, keeping in mind that the chips will likely have salt on them as well.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the chips.
  • Pour the sauce over the top and mix very gently with tongs to coat the chips in the sauce.
  • Remove and serve topped with cilantro, queso fresco, crema, sliced radishes and fresh lime juice. Top with a fried egg if desired.