Vegetable Medley in Garlic-Chile Sauce

Despite the name, this is unrelated to Chileajo con Puerco except for the presence of the chile and garlic that give it its name. It is one of the classic Oaxacan street snacks, especially at fiesta time when food stands are crowded all around the beautiful Oaxaca City Zócalo (town square). Here you find women selling this wonderful specialty—a garlicky, spicy vegetable melange on a crisp fried corn tortilla, topped with a delicious combination of c