Authentic Flautas Ahogadas Recipe: Crispy Mexican Drowned Tacos with Salsa Verde
Discover the ultimate comfort food with our Flautas Ahogadas recipe, a traditional Mexican dish featuring crispy rolled tacos drowned in a flavorful salsa verde. Perfect for a family dinner or a festive gathering, these Mexican drowned tacos are packed with shredded chicken, topped with fresh ingredients, and smothered in a tangy tomatillo sauce. Follow our easy step-by-step guide to create this mouthwatering dish that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
For the Flautas
- 3 ½ cups shredded chicken
- 20 corn tortillas (see notes)
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Salsa Verde
- 1 lb tomatillos (quartered)
- 3 jalapeno or serrano chilies (seeded and cut into chunks)
- 1 medium onion (quartered)
- 1 small bunch cilantro
- 2 garlic cloves (peeled)
- 1 Tbsp powdered chicken bouillon
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt (to taste)
For the Toppings
- Shredded lettuce
- Chopped onions
- Mexican cream or sour cream (as needed)
- Queso fresco (or any cheese you prefer)
Preparation
Make the Salsa Verde
- Place tomatillos, onion, and chilies in a saucepan. Add water to slightly cover and simmer for 10 minutes until cooked.
- Blend all ingredients with 1 cup of cooking water, garlic, and cilantro until smooth.
- Heat oil in a saucepan, pour in the tomatillo sauce, and season with chicken bouillon, pepper, and salt.
- Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened, adjust seasonings, and let cool to room temperature.
Make the Flautas
- Heat tortillas on a pan until soft. Fill with shredded chicken, roll tightly, and secure with a toothpick.
- Fry in batches in 1 ½ cups of hot oil until crispy and golden. Drain on a paper towel or cooling rack.
Assemble
- Add salsa to serving cups, place 3-4 flautas in the sauce, and top with lettuce, onions, cream, and cheese.
- Drizzle extra salsa and serve immediately.
Notes
- Flour tortillas can be used but fry faster and may burn easily.
- Serve on plates by layering salsa, flautas, and toppings for a delicious alternative.
Enjoy this authentic Mexican dish that’s bursting with flavor and texture!
