Huevos Rancheros (Mexican Ranch-style Eggs) Improved
- 2 each corn tortillas (6-inch)
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil or cooking spray
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 x black pepper fresh ground to taste
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup salsa mild, medium or hot (look for low-salt versions or make your own)
- 1 each scallions, spring or green onions thinly sliced or minced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro minced
- 2 each limes wedges
- This recipe can easily be doubled to make 4 servings.
- Preheat the oven to 375F (190C).
- Place the two corn tortillas on a baking sheet.
- Using cooking spray coat the corn tortillas on both sides evenly.
- Or alternatively brush both sides lightly with cooking oil.
- Season each tortilla lightly with salt and pepper.
- Bake tortillas turning once half way through until just beginning to brown and crispy.
- Meanwhile, heat the salsa in a small skillet until bubbly.
- Using a spoon make two depressions in the salsa for the eggs.
- Carefully crack each egg into the depressions, keeping the eggs separated.
- Cover, reduce heat to a gentle simmer and allow the eggs to poach.
- About 5 minutes for perfect slightly creamy yolks or 7 minutes for solid yolks.
- To plate:
- Place each tortilla on a serving plate.
- Using a spatula, gently lift out the egg and place on the center of the crispy tortilla.
- Season each egg with a small amount of salt and pepper.
- Spoon the salsa around the egg over the crispy corn tortilla.
- Sprinkle with green onions and cilantro.
- Optionally server with Perfect Mexican Rice (prepared the day before and re-heated in the microwave) if desired.
- See recipe link below.
corn tortillas, vegetable oil, salt, black pepper, eggs, salsa, scallions, cilantro, limes wedges
Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/huevos-rancheros-mexican-ranch--52149 (may not work)