Enchiladas Potosinas

Submitted by Honey Sweet

"These unusual enchiladas, with red chile ground in the masa, are sold from small stands in the industrial capital of San Luis Potosí. More like a quesadilla in appearance, they are usually served with shredded lettuce and guacamole."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 12-16 Enchiladas

ingredients

• 75 g dried ancho chiles, seeds and membranes removed
• 250 ml hot water
• 1 tablespoon lard
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 60 g onions, minced
• 155 g queso fresco, crumbled (or feta cheese)
• 500 g masa dough
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• oil (for frying)

directions

1. Heat a comal or iron skillet over medium heat. Place the chiles in the hot skillet, using a spatula to press them against it lightly. Turn them so that both sides begin to change color. This will take about 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn them. Soak in the hot water for 25 minutes. Then purée chiles in a blender with 1/2 cup of the water in which they soaked. Melt the lard in a small skillet, add the chile purée and sauté for 5 minutes. Set aside.
2. Heat the oil in a small skillet, add the onion and sauté until transparent. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese. Add 1 tablespoon of the chile purée and stir well. Set aside.
3. Place the masa in a bowl, add the remaining chile purée and the salt and knead until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined. Cover with a damp cloth and let rest for 20 minutes.
4. Form the masa into balls, place between 2 pieces of plastic in a tortilla press, flatten to form circles (about 3"). Remove the plastic. Spread the cheese mixture in the middle of each circle, leaving a narrow margin. Fold the circles in half and press the edges to seal.
5. Heat a comal or iron skillet and toast the enchiladas for 2 or 3 minutes on each side or until the masa changes color and seems cooked. Heat 1/2 inch (1 cm) oil in a skillet, add the enchiladas 2 or 3 at a time and fry for 3 or 4 minutes on each side. Drain.

Reviews

[Bailey S.]

NOPE NOPE! My mother is from San Luis I do agree with the previous reviewer this recipe is all wrong

 

[sweetlaeela]

I am from San Luis they didnt come out because you are supposdd to usd chiles guajillo and only 2-3 chiles ancho. this recipe is truly incorrect and wrong sure not from my city

 

[Muffin Goddess]

Different and delicious. My enchiladas didn't turn out the pretty orange-red in the photo, they were much darker (more blackish-red), but this certainly didn't stop DH from inhaling a plate full of them. I didn't have enough queso blanco to make up the full amount of cheese, so I made up the difference with some feta. I served these topped with chopped lettuce, crema and guacamole. Thanks for posting! Made for PAC Fall 2011