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Mexican 20 min Easy
Huevos Rancheros
Fried eggs over tortillas smothered in warm tomato-chilli salsa.
Origin & Story
Huevos rancheros ('ranch-style eggs') was the hearty mid-morning meal of Mexican farm workers, built to fuel a long day in the fields.
Main Spices & Their Role
Cumin
Deepens the tomato salsa.
Chilli
Fresh or dried, it brings the signature heat.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 2 tortillas
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 chilli, minced
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 onion
- 2 tbsp oil
- Salt
Method
- 01
Cook onion, chilli, tomato and cumin into a quick salsa.
- 02
Warm the tortillas in a dry pan.
- 03
Fry the eggs sunny-side up.
- 04
Lay eggs on the tortillas.
- 05
Spoon the warm salsa over and serve.
Veg & Vegan Alternatives
Vegetarian
Already vegetarian for egg-eaters.
Vegan
Top the salsa-covered tortillas with pan-fried seasoned tofu 'scramble' instead of the fried eggs.