Note that the native Nahuatl name for the flat corn bread used was tlaxcalli; the Spanish give it the name tortilla.)[6][7][8][9] The Nahuatl word for enchilada is chīllapītzalli[t͡ʃiːlːapiːˈt͡salːi] which is formed of the Nahuatl word for "chili", chīlli[ˈt͡ʃiːlːi] and the Nahuatl word for "flute", tlapītzalli[t͡ɬapiːˈt͡salːi].[1. In the 1. 9th century, as Mexican cuisine was being memorialized, enchiladas were mentioned in the first Mexican cookbook, El cocinero mexicano ("The Mexican Chef"), published in 1. Mariano Galvan Rivera's Diccionario de Cocina, published in 1.
Mexican cooking authority Diana Kennedy cites an early reference from an American traveler from 1. Enchiladas, a greasy tortilla sandwich containing chiles and a number of other uninviting looking compounds and other nasty messes, are sold everywhere, filling the air with a pungent, nauseous smell." Kennedy goes on to heartily disagree with that characterization, likely brought on by culture shock.[1. Another early mention, in English, is a 1. California Mexican- Spanish Cookbook, by Bertha Haffner Ginger.[1.
Varieties[edit]In their original form as Mexican street food, enchiladas were simply corn tortillas dipped in chili sauce and eaten without fillings.[1. There are now many varieties, which are distinguished primarily by their sauces, fillings and, in one instance, by their form. Various adjectives may be used to describe the recipe content or origin, e. Jalisco.[1. 6]Varieties include: Enchiladas con chile rojo (with red chile) is a traditional red enchilada sauce, composed of dried red chili peppers soaked and ground into a sauce with other seasonings, Chile Colorado sauce adds a tomato base.[1. Enchiladas con mole, instead of chili sauce, are served with mole,[1.
Enchiladas placera are Michoacán plaza- style, made with vegetables and poultry.[2. Enchiladas poblanas are soft corn tortillas filled with chicken and poblano peppers, topped with oaxaca cheese.[2. Enchiladas potosinas originate from San Luis Potosi, Mexico and are made with cheese- filled, chili- spiced masa.[2.
Enchiladas San Miguel are San Miguel de Allende- style enchiladas flavored with guajillo chilies by searing the flavor into the tortillas in a frying pan.[5]. Enchiladas with red and green sauces. Enchiladas suizas (Swiss- style) are topped with a white, milk or cream- based sauce, such as béchamel. This appellation is derived from Swiss immigrants to Mexico who established dairies to produce cream and cheese.[2. Enfrijoladas are topped with refried beans rather than chili sauce; their name comes from frijol, meaning "bean".[2. Entomatadas are made with tomato sauce instead of chile sauce.[1.
Enchiladas montadas, stacked enchiladas, are a New Mexico variation in which corn tortillas are fried flat until softened but not tough, then stacked with red or green sauce, chopped onion and shredded cheese between the layers and on top of the stack. Ground beef or chicken can be added to the filling, but meat is not traditional. The stack is often topped (montada) with a fried egg. Shredded lettuce and sliced black olives may be added as a garnish.[2. Enchiladas Verdes are sauced with salsa verde and typically made with white corn tortillas, filled with poached chicken breasts and topped with queso fresco.[2.
Fillings, toppings and garnishes[edit]Fillings include meat (e. Enchiladas are commonly topped or garnished with cheese, sour cream, lettuce, olives, chopped onions, chili peppers, salsa, or fresh cilantro. Photographs[edit]Homestyle Honduran enchiladas.
Enchiladas suizas. Pan of eight enchiladas suizas straight out of the oven.
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