CALIFORNIA AVOCADO ENCHILADAS FRESCAS

Recipe Provided By Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger

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    California Avocado Tomatillo Salsa

  • 1.0001 ripe Fresh California Avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • 4.0004 tomatillos, husked, washed and very finely diced
  • 2.0002 scallions, white and some green parts, thinly sliced on a diagonal
  • 0.500½ bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 1.0001 Tbsp. minced jalapeno pepper, seeds optional
  • 0.500½ tsp. salt
  • 0.500½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.250¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2.0002 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
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    Enchilada Sauce

  • 4.0004 dried ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded and lightly toasted
  • 2.0002 cup hot water
  • 0.250¼ onion, roughly chopped
  • 2.0002 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1.0001 tomato, cored and charred under the broiler on all sides
  • 1.0001 tsp. white vinegar
  • 2.0002 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1.0001 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1.0001 Tbsp. salt
  • 0.500½ Tbsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 2.0002 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
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    California Avocado Enchiladas Frescas

  • 1.0001 ripe Fresh California Avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • 1.0001 large red onion, diced and sautéed in olive oil until caramelized (dark golden brown and very soft)
  • 0.750¾ cup grated Mexican manchego cheese
  • 0.750¾ cup grated panela cheese
  • 0.330¼ cup grated Cotija cheese
  • 0.000 Salt, to taste
  • 0.000 Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 0.000 Canola oil, for frying
  • 8.0008 corn tortillas
  • 0.000 California Avocado Tomatillo Salsa (see make-ahead recipe)
  • 0.000 Crema (optional)