chilaquiles

American  

[chee-luh-kee-lays] / ˌtʃi ləˈki leɪs /

plural noun

1. Mexican Cooking. pieces or strips of corn tortilla that are fried, then simmered in a spicy sauce, topped with a layer of cheese and sometimes other ingredients, and served with eggs or shredded chicken.

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Example Sentences

This season it’s red cabbage, which I’ve shaved into rice bowls, sushi bowls, chilaquiles and quick slaws.

From Salon

I built out a mental rolodex of congee spots along my morning commute up Argyle Street — that historically Vietnamese stretch on the North Side where steam rises from dining rooms even on the coldest mornings — and found myself falling in love with how nonsensical it is to try to find a breakfast place here that doesn’t serve excellent chilaquiles.

From Salon

Raquel says she's more concerned now for the future of the restaurant - serving chilaquiles, flan, and other Mexican delicacies - than she was during Covid, when her customers continued their work as usual, keeping the nation supplied with fresh foods.

From BBC

I wondered out loud while picking at my chilaquiles.

From Los Angeles Times

I recorded two short videos of the Santa Ana happening, uploaded them to social media and went back to my chilaquiles.

From Los Angeles Times