Choriqueso

Name: Choriqueso
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil , for the sauce; 2 tomatoes, in half, for the sauce; 2 tomatillos, in half, for the sauce; 1 clove garlic, for the sauce; 10 árbol chiles, for the sauce; 4 tablespoons lemon juice , for the sauce; salt , for the sauce; 1/2 cups water, for the sauce; 1 1/2 cups chorizo; 1 1/2 cups Manchego cheese, grated; 1 cup Oaxaca cheese; 1/2 cups asadero cheese , grated; parsley , finely chopped; flour tortillas

Mara Alpizar

The choriqueso is the Mexican version of fondue, a dish made with a mixture of cheeses. However, choriqueso is even better because it includes a touch of fried chorizo and is served with flour tortillas. Additionally, this dish can be served to accompany a barbecue or as a snack at a gathering.

At Kiwilimon, we teach you how to make the perfect choriqueso, and we also share a couple of secrets to ensure it turns out perfect and doesn’t burn or stick to the pan. Serve it with a bit of red sauce, green sauce, or even guacamole.

And now that we are in Mexican cuisine, remember that you can give this recipe an even more Mexican touch by adding some green chili or chipotle chili. Add your personal seasoning and enjoy this choriqueso!

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Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 20-05-2025

Preparation

15 mins

25 mins

Low

Heat the oil in a skillet and add the tomatoes, garlic, and árbol chiles. Cook for 5 minutes or until all ingredients are golden brown. Blend the roasted ingredients with lime juice, salt, and water until you obtain a smooth sauce. Set aside.