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Chile Chef · 06-16-2009, 09:07 PM

My first Dutch Oven Dish is the Enchilada meat which I will put together tomorrow after class.

I've noticed that the dutch oven cooked faster then my ci pan, Why would that be?

Here's some photo's of the Enchilada's and I will post the rest of them tomorrow.

msmofet · 06-17-2009, 12:35 AM

yum yum yummy!!

Chile Chef · 06-17-2009, 09:34 AM

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yum yum yummy!!

It will be yummy, I added some Worcestershire sauce to this batch, I'm making a few test batches for the summer see which batch I like best.

MexicoKaren · 06-17-2009, 01:01 PM

Derek, one of the secrets I discovered about enchiladas after I moved to Mexico is DON'T bake them for too long. In fact, the Mexicans don't bake them at all - they just fill them and serve them. This keeps the tortillas from disintegrating. Also, if you want to be authentic, it is unlikely that you will find any gooey cheese in an enchilada here, especially not cheddar, which does not exist in Mexican cooking. Maybe a little cotija, crumbled over the top (feta would be a substitute), or if it is enchiladas suiza, some swiss or manchego cheese, and they would be made with chicken and a green chile sauce. Of course, everyone should make exactly what tastes good to THEM, so don't feel compelled to stay authentic! Just thought you might be interested.

Scotch · 06-17-2009, 05:24 PM

Karen, thanks for the tip about not overcooking the tortillas. I hate it when they turn back into masa!

What about cheese enchiladas? Do you find them in your area of Mexico? They're certainly popular in U.S. Mexican restaurants.

It seems to me that cooking varies quite a bit from region to region of Mexico, just as it does in the the U.S.

Chile Chef · 06-17-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MexicoKaren

Derek, one of the secrets I discovered about enchiladas after I moved to Mexico is DON'T bake them for too long. In fact, the Mexicans don't bake them at all - they just fill them and serve them. This keeps the tortillas from disintegrating. Also, if you want to be authentic, it is unlikely that you will find any gooey cheese in an enchilada here, especially not cheddar, which does not exist in Mexican cooking. Maybe a little cotija, crumbled over the top (feta would be a substitute), or if it is enchiladas suiza, some swiss or manchego cheese, and they would be made with chicken and a green chile sauce. Of course, everyone should make exactly what tastes good to THEM, so don't feel compelled to stay authentic! Just thought you might be interested.

Actually Karen, I have Cotija I purchased at the Mexican store, It costyed me $8.99 for like a pound of it, boy is it ever good though. I've also learned a long time ago that they turn back in to masa thank's to Alton Brown and I add other cheese because my faimly loves cheese. Thank you again for the tips Karen.

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Originally Posted by Scotch

Karen, thanks for the tip about not overcooking the tortillas. I hate it when they turn back into masa!

What about cheese enchiladas? Do you find them in your area of Mexico? They're certainly popular in U.S. Mexican restaurants.

It seems to me that cooking varies quite a bit from region to region of Mexico, just as it does in the the U.S.

I agree with you Scotch, It does very from region to region!

PattY1 · 06-17-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Scotch

Karen, thanks for the tip about not overcooking the tortillas. I hate it when they turn back into masa!

What about cheese enchiladas? Do you find them in your area of Mexico? They're certainly popular in U.S. Mexican restaurants.

It seems to me that cooking varies quite a bit from region to region of Mexico, just as it does in the the U.S.

If you use flour tortillas cover with sauce they turn into noodles.

MexicoKaren · 06-17-2009, 06:39 PM

Yes, they do have cheese enchiladas (but you have to ask for them), and they would be filled with a good melting cheese, like manchego or oaxacan, or something that is very commonly available and called asaderos.

Chile Chef · 06-20-2009, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by MexicoKaren

Yes, they do have cheese enchiladas (but you have to ask for them), and they would be filled with a good melting cheese, like manchego or oaxacan, or something that is very commonly available and called asaderos.

How true is Taco Bell to some of the Mexican taco houses in Mexico?