1. In a saucepan, heat some vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the dried chilies, garlic cloves, and onion. Cook until the chilies are softened and the onion is translucent.
2. Transfer the cooked chilies, garlic, and onion to a blender. Add the tomato sauce and chicken or vegetable broth. Blend until smooth.
3. In a separate pan, heat vegetable oil for frying. Once the oil is hot, fry the corn tortillas until they become crispy and golden brown. Drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Take each fried tortilla and fill it with your desired filling, such as shredded chicken, beef, beans, or cheese. Roll the tortilla tightly and place it seam-side down in a baking dish.
5. Pour the tomato sauce mixture over the filled tortillas, ensuring they are fully submerged. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the tortillas have absorbed the flavors.
6. Once cooked, remove the baking dish from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve the Flautas Ahogadas hot, garnished with sliced radishes, chopped cilantro, and crumbled cheese.
Expert Tips for Success
– To save time, you can use store-bought tomato sauce instead of making it from scratch. Just make sure to choose a high-quality sauce for the best flavor.
– If you prefer a milder sauce, you can remove the seeds from the dried chilies before blending them.
– When frying the tortillas, make sure the oil is hot enough to achieve a crispy texture. Test the oil temperature by dropping a small piece of tortilla into the pan – if it sizzles and floats to the top, the oil is ready.
1. In a saucepan, heat some vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the dried chilies, garlic cloves, and onion. Cook until the chilies are softened and the onion is translucent.
2. Transfer the cooked chilies, garlic, and onion to a blender. Add the tomato sauce and chicken or vegetable broth. Blend until smooth.
3. In a separate pan, heat vegetable oil for frying. Once the oil is hot, fry the corn tortillas until they become crispy and golden brown. Drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Take each fried tortilla and fill it with your desired filling, such as shredded chicken, beef, beans, or cheese. Roll the tortilla tightly and place it seam-side down in a baking dish.
5. Pour the tomato sauce mixture over the filled tortillas, ensuring they are fully submerged. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the tortillas have absorbed the flavors.
6. Once cooked, remove the baking dish from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve the Flautas Ahogadas hot, garnished with sliced radishes, chopped cilantro, and crumbled cheese.
Expert Tips for Success
– To save time, you can use store-bought tomato sauce instead of making it from scratch. Just make sure to choose a high-quality sauce for the best flavor.
– If you prefer a milder sauce, you can remove the seeds from the dried chilies before blending them.
– When frying the tortillas, make sure the oil is hot enough to achieve a crispy texture. Test the oil temperature by dropping a small piece of tortilla into the pan – if it sizzles and floats to the top, the oil is ready.
