Onion Chipotle And Epazote Turnovers Food

CALDO TLALPEñO

Steps:

• To cook the chicken, place it in a stockpot with the onion and garlic clove, then cover it with the water and season with 1 tsp. of salt. You can also add parsley, cilantro, and celery to add more flavors to the chicken broth. Cover the stockpot and bring to a boil over high heat. Once the chicken has come to a boil, reduce the heat to simmer. Cook for about 45 minutes until the chicken is tender and easy to shred.
• Once the chicken is cooked, strain the chicken broth and set it aside to cool separately. Shred the chicken (when it is cool enough to handle) and set aside.
• Heat the oil at medium heat and add the carrots to the stockpot. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring from time to time.
• While the carrots are cooking, place the tomatoes and garlic in your blender with one cup of the chicken broth. Process to form a smooth sauce. Set aside.
• Stir in the chopped onions with the carrots and cook for 2 minutes until they look transparent. After that, pour the tomato sauce in. Keep cooking for 8 more minutes.
• Add the reserved chicken broth, green beans, chickpeas, epazote, cilantro, and the shredded chicken. Gently simmer for 6 more minutes. Season with salt.
• To serve, ladle the shredded chicken, vegetables, and broth into bowls. Serve toppings like diced avocado, cheese, and Chipotles in small serving plates. Serve with warm corn tortillas and lime wedges to squeeze over the caldo.

SWEET ONION TURNOVERS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cut in 3/4 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Gradually, add water, tossing with a fork until mixture forms a ball.
• Shape into a flattened ball; wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate.
• In a large skillet, cook the onions, rosemary and thyme in remaining butter over medium-low heat until onions begin to turn golden brown.
• Add broth and pepper; cook over high heat until liquid is absorbed. Cool slightly.
• In a bowl, beat eggs; set aside 2 tablespoons. Stir cream and mustard into remaining beaten eggs. Stir in breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese and onion mixture.
• Divide dough into six portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 6-inch circle.
• Place on two greased baking sheets. Spoon about 1/2 cup onion mixture on one side of each. Fold dough over filling; press edges with a fork to seal.
• Brush with reserved beaten egg. Bake at 400 F for 20-25 minutes or until filling reaches 160 degrees and crust is golden brown.

STEAMED CLAMS, BAJA STYLE

Steps:

• Put all of the ingredients except the lime wedges and rolls in a large pot, and cover with a tight lid to prevent steam from escaping. Bring to a boil over high heat until the clams pop open in about 5 minutes. (Discard any that don't open.) Serve hot in the shells with lime wedges to squeeze over the clams. From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

TIJUANA PORK BURRITOS

Steps:

• 1. Cover the pork slices with plastic wrap and pound them to an even 1/4-inch thickness with a meat mallet or rolling pin. Put the meat in a pie plate. In a small bowl combine the garlic, seasoning extract, chipotle sauce, and oil. Spoon over the meat, and turn the slices several times to coat with the marinade. Marinate the meat 25 to 30 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl mash the avocado with a fork. Add the tomato, onion, serrano, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Stir gently to mix. 3. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Put the seasoned meat in the pan, and cook, turning 2 to 3 times until nicely browned and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes total. Remove the meat to a cutting board and chop into bite-size pieces. Transfer the chopped pork to a bowl. 4. Heat the tortillas, 1 at a time, on a hot griddle, comal, or in a dry skillet. Lay 1 tortilla on a working surface, and spread with 1/6 of the avocado salsa. Add 1/6 of the chopped grilled pork, and some shredded lettuce. Fold in the sides and roll the tortilla into a cylinder. Repeat with the remaining tortillas. Serve warm. From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

ONION, CHIPOTLE, AND EPAZOTE TURNOVERS

Steps:

• 1. Prepare the dough. Cover and refrigerate while making the filling. In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium heat and cook the onion, stirring frequently until very soft and all juices have cooked away, about 10 minutes. Stir in the salt, chipotles, and epazote. Cook for 1 minute. Transfer to a plate and cool completely. 2. Preheat the oven to 400°. Place half of the reserved dough on a floured board and roll out thin. Cut into 4-inch circles. Gather the scraps and re-roll. Put 1 tablespoon of the filling on each circle and fold in half. Moisten the edges with water and crimp with a fork or fingers to seal. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush the tops with beaten egg white and bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Cool on a rack. Repeat rolling, filling, and baking with the remaining half of the dough. From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.