Enchiladas Suizas vs Enchiladas Verde
Chicken enchiladas come in many forms. I’m often amazed when reading Mexican restaurant menus at just how many variations of “chicken rolled in tortillas” are out there. The two most common varieties are Enchiladas Verde (chicken enchiladas with green salsa) and Enchiladas Suizas (chicken enchiladas with green salsa and cream sauce.) See the difference? Enchilada Suizas are smothered in a rich creamy suiza sauce, which makes them decadent compared to their counterpart.
What Is An Enchilada Suiza?
Suizas means Swiss in Spanish. Therefore Enchilada Suizas are literally Swiss-style enchiladas. The recipe originated when Swiss immigrants moved to Mexico, bringing their cooking techniques with them. The token creamy suiza sauce can be mixed with the salsa verde, or added separately. It can also be made with a sour cream (or crema) base, or as a bechamel sauce thickened with flour and milk. No matter how you make it, the luxurious cream sauce adds a touch of “European elegance” to the excitement of vibrant Mexican comfort food.
How Do You Make Authentic Green Enchilada Sauce?
The key to making amazing enchiladas is to get the salsa and/or sauce just right. So, if you want to make killer chicken enchiladas, you first have to make a killer salsa verde. The chicken is then mixed with the salsa and cheese and rolled in tortillas. Pretty simple, right? If you want to convert a classic Enchiladas Verde recipe to Suizas, you just add in the cream sauce!
How Do You Make Creamy Tomatillo Sauce?
First, roast the vegetables for the sauce to give them a deep rich flavor. Then puree the veggies into salsa with a food processor or blender. Next, mix the ingredients for the cream sauce. Finally, mix the salsa into the cream sauce.
How To Make Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
See the Full (Printable) Enchiladas Suizas Recipe + Video Below. Enjoy!
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