enchilada
🇲🇽 A dish from Mexico
An enchilada is a Mexican dish consisting of a corn tortilla rolled around a filling and covered with a savory sauce. Enchiladas can be filled with various ingredients, including meats, cheese, beans, potatoes, vegetables, or combinations.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | corn tortilla, chili-based sauce, cheese, meat or beans, onion |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | rolled and baked or simmered in sauce |
| 👅Flavour & style | savory, mildly spicy, saucy |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | lunch or dinner main |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does enchilada come from?
enchilada is a dish that originated in Mexico.
What is enchilada?
An enchilada is a Mexican dish consisting of a corn tortilla rolled around a filling and covered with a savory sauce. Enchiladas can be filled with various ingredients, including meats, cheese, beans, potatoes, vegetables, or combinations.