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MexicanNon-veg

Tres Leches

Tres Leches — a classic mexican dish made simple at home.

45 min2 serveseasy

Tres Leches — a classic mexican dish made simple at home. This Mexican main is sized for 2 and comes together in about 45 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per serving

324

kcal

31g

Protein

50g

Carbs

29g

Fat

main

Ingredients

  • jalapeno3 tbsp
  • chipotle250 g
  • cheese2
  • oregano1 cup
  • cumin200 g
  • rice2 tbsp
  • shrimp2 tbsp
  • saltstaple
  • pepperstaple

Method

  1. 1

    Prep all ingredients for tres leches and measure them out.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a pan and sauté aromatics until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add main ingredients and cook until just done.

  4. 4

    Season with salt, pepper and finish with fresh herbs.

  5. 5

    Plate and serve hot.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Tres Leches take to cook?
Total time is about 45 minutes for 2 servings.
Is Tres Leches vegetarian?
No — this recipe contains non-vegetarian ingredients.
What are the main ingredients?
The headline ingredients are jalapeno, chipotle, cheese.