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Chimichangas

Name: Chimichangas
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 4 large flour tortillas; 2 cups shredded cooked chicken; 1 cup refried beans; 1 cup shredded cheese; for frying vegetable oil; 1 cup salsa; 1/2 cup sour cream

Chimichangas are deep-fried burritos, popular in Tex-Mex cuisine, known for their crispy exterior and savory filling. They combine Mexican flavors with American frying techniques, making them a hearty, indulgent dish often served with toppings like salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.

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Mexican70%

American30%

Ingredients

flour tortillas
4 large
shredded cooked chicken
2 cups
refried beans
1 cup
shredded cheese
1 cup
vegetable oil
for frying
salsa
1 cup
sour cream
1/2 cup

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

The chimichanga is believed to have originated in the Southwestern United States, particularly Arizona, as a Tex-Mex innovation combining traditional Mexican burritos with American deep-frying methods.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Mexican70%

ingredients+techniques

American30%

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Techniques

folding deep-frying shredding

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