Cheese with Chile and Morisqueta (Mexican Rice Dish)

Steps

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1. 1
   Prepare the sauce by roasting cleaned tomatoes, onion, and garlic in a pan, placing the chiles to the side to toast until fragrant without burning.
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2. 2
   Prepare the morisqueta by combining rice, onion, and garlic in a pot with a pinch of salt, cooking until tender.
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3. 3
   Once the tomatoes and other roasted ingredients are cooked, remove the tomatoes and grind the remaining items into a paste.
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4. 4
   Cut the cheese in half, then cut it into small cubes.
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5. 5
   Fry the cheese cubes in hot oil until golden, turning as needed, then remove with a slotted spoon and place on a plate.
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6. 6
   Combine the reserved tomatoes with the ground chile mixture and grind together to create the complete sauce.
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7. 7
   Pour the sauce into a pot with hot oil and gradually add water, bringing it to a simmer.
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8. 8
   Add the fried cheese to the simmering sauce, let it heat briefly, then remove and serve.
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9. 9
   Plate the heated beans alongside the rice and cheese-chile sauce. The morisqueta can be eaten alone or wrapped in tortillas as preferred.
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