What are chimichongas?

Question

I know they are a Mexican dish but I don't have a clue what they are.

sorry for the misspelling, like I said...I didn't have a clue about them

Answer 1

fried burritto


CHIMICHONGAS (Mexican)

DOUGH:

6 c. flour
3 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 c. lard or shortening
3 c. warm water

CHICKEN FILLING:

1 (3 lb.) chicken, disjointed
1 med. yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tbsp. cooking oil
1 can (12 oz.) tomatillas (drained mashed)
1 tbsp. wine vinegar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. fresh chopped cilantro
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Dough: Mix dry ingredients. Work in lard and mix well. Gradually add water, knead until dough is springy. Cover with damp cloth and let stand 15-20 minutes.
Filling: Cover chicken with cold water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour. Cool, skin, bone and shred. Saute onions and garlic in oil just until transparent. Add tomatillos, vinegar, salt and pepper. Bring to boil low heat and cook 5 more minutes to reduce liquid. Add chicken and cilantro, continue to cook 10 more minutes.

Fry Chimichangas for 1-2 minutes until golden brown in an inch of hot lard or oil, serve hot, with one or more garnishes

Answer 2

The name is "chimichangas", a northern states of México dish. It is a flour tortilla stuffed with chesse, or ground meat, beans. It is shaped like a burrito, rolling the tortilla and frying it in hot oil. It has to be crispy. It is served with hot spicy salsa, or guacamole, or cream. Enjoy it!...

Answer 3

You mean chimichangas. They are tortillas filled with a chicken, rice, beans and olive mixture - rolled, fried and topped with a piquant avocado mix, sour cream and cheese, all served on a bed of lettuce. They are very delicious to eat. Here is a recipe for one.
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1/2 cup red enchilada sauce
1 1/2 onion, diced, divided
6 (12 inch) flour tortillas
4 cups diced cooked chicken breast, divided
1 pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded, divided
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
4 cups refried beans, divided
1/4 cup vegetable oil
TOPPING
3 avocados, peeled and pitted
1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 green onions, diced
1/4 cup finely chopped jalapeno chile peppers
1 tomato, diced
2 cups shredded lettuce
2 cups sour cream
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS:
In a medium saucepan combine the broth, rice, sauce, and 1 diced onion. Mix and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
Meanwhile, heat tortillas in a large skillet (so that they are soft enough to fold).
When rice mixture is ready, spoon equal amounts of the following onto each tortilla: Chicken, shredded Jack cheese, diced onion, olives, rice mixture and beans. Roll tortillas, tucking in sides to prevent filling from spilling over.
Heat oil in a large skillet and fry the filled tortillas, turning, until browned on all sides. Drain on paper towels.
To Serve: In a medium bowl combine the avocados, cilantro, lemon juice, green onions, chile peppers and tomatoes. Mash together. Place shredded lettuce on a platter, topped with chimichangas, avocado mix, sour cream and shredded Cheddar cheese.

Answer 4

Tortillas filled with a chicken or beef, rice, beans and olive mixture - rolled, fried and topped with a piquant avocado mix, sour cream and cheese, all served on a bed of lettuce.

Answer 5

Its like a deep fried burrito

Answer 6

Think burrito...but not quite...around here (Southern OK) they're usually filled with shreded beef/pork (not ground meat like burritos) and deep fried or baked.

Answer 7

its really good. it is like a burrito filled with either beef or chicken and some mexican cheeses. you should try one

Answer 8

basically a deep fried burrito

Answer 9

a fried burrito

Answer 10

Chimichangas are fried burritos. They are so good!