(Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)In true Vallarta style, a tangle of alfalfa sprouts and shrimp make a fresh topping for chilaquiles. AdvertisementFor an herbal take: chilaquiles verdes with hoja santa eggs and garlicky beans with parsley, if you just need something green to start your day. Hoja santa (holy leaf), or Piper auritum, is the aromatic vine that grows wild all over Historic South-Central or anywhere in OaxaCalifornia. If you can’t find hoja santa, fresh shiso leaves, available in most Asian markets, make a surprisingly good substitution. Fried eggs layered with hoja santa leaves are inspired by a dish of huevos al comal in Oaxaca.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 16, 2023 16:03 UTC