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serves 4

6 tortillas, cut into strips
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil

1 onion, chopped
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 cup chili sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
12 teaspoon cumin seeds

2 cups chicken stock, broth or bouillon

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

grated hard cheese

Fry the tortillas lightly in the oil, drain and set aside. In the same pan sauté the onion and garlic until golden. Add the chili sauce, chili powder, and cumin seeds. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a rapid simmer, add the fried tortillas and continue to simmer until almost dry. Season to taste with salt and fresh coarse ground black pepper. Put onto a serving plate and sprinkle with grated hard cheese.