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Queso Fresco Fajitas
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Mexican Vegetarian

Queso Fresco Fajitas

πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Mexican

High heat, big flavour: queso fresco seared with aromatics and a shiny sauce that clings to every bite. 22 minutes of mostly hands-off cooking.

Prep 10 min Cook 12 min Serves 3 Easy

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Garlic4 cloves, minced
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Bell Pepper1, sliced
  • Tomato Sauce2 tbsp
  • Spring Onions3, cut into batons
  • Flour Tortillas6
  • Ground Cumin1 tsp
  • Queso Fresco300 g

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantrohandful, to finish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Set a heavy cazuela or skillet over medium heat and dry-toast the Garlic until blistered and fragrant, then set aside.

  2. 2

    Add the oil and sear the Queso Fresco until browned on all sides.

  3. 3

    Blend or pound the toasted Garlic with garlic, then fry the paste in the pan oil for two minutes until it darkens and thickens.

  4. 4

    Return the Queso Fresco, add Ground Cumin, season with salt and cumin, and stir to coat.

  5. 5

    Add water or stock to come halfway, and simmer covered until the Queso Fresco is tender and the salsa has deepened to a rich rust.

  6. 6

    Finish with a squeeze of lime and fresh coriander, and serve with warm tortillas.

Chef's tip

Taste and adjust the salt at the end; sauces concentrate as they reduce.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Today’s Dinner : Queso Fresco Enchiladas Live with Bhavna’s Kitchen Β· on YouTube