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Google dedicates today's Doodle to chilaquiles
By Gretel Morales - 2024-05-23T12:53:54Z
When it comes to good food, Mexicans hit the jackpot. We can enjoy tamales, mole, tacos, and all kinds of snacks. However, there is one dish that has broken borders and even got a Google Doodle: the chilaquiles!
This May 23, Google premiered a Doodle with a lot of flavor: some green chilaquiles with fried egg. Also, the search engine shared very interesting information about this recipe. Discover more about this classic Mexican breakfast!
You can also read: How to make red, green chilaquiles and tortas?
It should be noted that in the world of chilaquiles, there are many options: green salsa, red, mole, with habanero, and more. As for proteins, you can add egg, chicken, cecina, tasajo, chorizo, and more. For decoration, you can use fresh cheese, panela, or Oaxaca cheese.
But what’s interesting about chilaquiles is that, despite their popularity in Mexico and abroad, they are a relatively recent creation. According to the information shared by Google, the first chilaquiles recipe was published on May 23, 1962. It’s an ideal recipe to make use of the ingredients you have in the refrigerator!
It is said that the word chilaquil comes from the Nahuatl chilli, chile, and aquilli, which means immersed in. And when it comes to chilaquiles, diners are divided into 2 camps: those who prefer them crunchy and those who like them soaked. How do you like them?
See more: Chilaquiles and other ideas for a Mexican breakfast
The artist shared that he was inspired by his family memories to create this Doodle. For example, he mentions that every year, his aunt brought chilaquiles to the New Year's dinner. He also emphasizes the flavor of the green salsa his mom makes and the simple ingredients she uses.
Regarding the creative process, he said he chose the pink color because it seems very Mexican to him and from the beginning, he wanted to use a Talavera plate. He also explained that the most fun part was cutting the tortillas and frying them.
Now that you know the artist behind the Google Doodle dedicated to chilaquiles and a little more about the history of this Mexican snack, don’t hesitate to prepare your own with kiwilimón's recipes, we have chilaquiles for all tastes!
*Cover photo: Taken from Google
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This May 23, Google premiered a Doodle with a lot of flavor: some green chilaquiles with fried egg. Also, the search engine shared very interesting information about this recipe. Discover more about this classic Mexican breakfast!
You can also read: How to make red, green chilaquiles and tortas?
Google pays tribute to chilaquiles
Chilaquiles are one of those dishes that you can serve on different occasions: for a family breakfast, to cure a hangover, for a brunch with friends, and more. The best part about this dish is that it is easy to prepare, you don’t have to spend a fortune, and it is also very versatile.It should be noted that in the world of chilaquiles, there are many options: green salsa, red, mole, with habanero, and more. As for proteins, you can add egg, chicken, cecina, tasajo, chorizo, and more. For decoration, you can use fresh cheese, panela, or Oaxaca cheese.
But what’s interesting about chilaquiles is that, despite their popularity in Mexico and abroad, they are a relatively recent creation. According to the information shared by Google, the first chilaquiles recipe was published on May 23, 1962. It’s an ideal recipe to make use of the ingredients you have in the refrigerator!
It is said that the word chilaquil comes from the Nahuatl chilli, chile, and aquilli, which means immersed in. And when it comes to chilaquiles, diners are divided into 2 camps: those who prefer them crunchy and those who like them soaked. How do you like them?
See more: Chilaquiles and other ideas for a Mexican breakfast
The most Mexican Google Doodle
In addition to the fact that chilaquiles look delicious in the Google Doodle, it is worth mentioning that it was created by Chava Oropesa, an artist residing in Oakland, California, but of Mexican origin.The artist shared that he was inspired by his family memories to create this Doodle. For example, he mentions that every year, his aunt brought chilaquiles to the New Year's dinner. He also emphasizes the flavor of the green salsa his mom makes and the simple ingredients she uses.
Regarding the creative process, he said he chose the pink color because it seems very Mexican to him and from the beginning, he wanted to use a Talavera plate. He also explained that the most fun part was cutting the tortillas and frying them.
Now that you know the artist behind the Google Doodle dedicated to chilaquiles and a little more about the history of this Mexican snack, don’t hesitate to prepare your own with kiwilimón's recipes, we have chilaquiles for all tastes!
*Cover photo: Taken from Google
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