Enchilada vs. Chimichanga
Enchiladanoun
A Mexican dish made by wrapping a filling in a tortilla, then baking in a sauce.
Enchiladanoun
tortilla with meat filling baked in chili-seasoned tomato sauce
Enchilada
An enchilada (, Spanish: [entʃiˈlaða]) is a corn tortilla rolled around a filling and covered with a savory sauce. Originally from Mexican cuisine, enchiladas can be filled with various ingredients, including meats, cheese, beans, potatoes, vegetables, or combinations.
Chimichanganoun
(US) A deep-fried wet burrito
Chimichanga
A chimichanga (; Spanish: [tʃimiˈtʃaŋɡa]) is a deep-fried burrito that is common in Tex-Mex and other Southwestern U.S. cuisine. The dish is typically prepared by filling a flour tortilla with various ingredients, most commonly rice, cheese, beans, and a meat such as machaca (dried meat), carne adobada (marinated meat), carne seca (dried beef), or shredded chicken, and folding it into a rectangular package.
Enchilada Illustrations
