Tomatillo Huevos Rancheros
Serves 4
Ingredients
- For the salsa:
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 Pound tomatillos, husked, rinsed, and quartered or 2 (12-ounce) cans tomatillos, drained
- 1/4 Cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 1 Medium jalapeno chile, stemmed, halved, seeded, and finely chopped
- 2 Medium garlic cloves, halved
- 1/2 Cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 Teaspoons white vinegar
- 1 Teaspoon kosher salt
- For the eggs:
- 8 Large eggs
- 2 to 3 Teaspoons white vinegar
- For the tortillas:
- 8 Corn tortillas
- 1/4 Cup vegetable oil
- 3 Ounces cotija cheese, crumbled (can substitute feta)
- Sour cream, optional
- Sliced avocado, optional
Shopping List
- Tomatillos or 2 (12-ounce) cans tomatillos
- Yellow onion
- Jalapeno chile
- Garlic
- Cilantro
- Eggs
- Corn tortillas
- Cotija cheese
- Sour cream
- Avocado
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Instructions
- For the salsa: Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. When it simmers, add tomatillos, onions, jalapeno, and garlic, and cook until tomatillos and onions are softened, about 7 minutes. Transfer mixture to a blender, add cilantro, vinegar, and salt, and puree until sauce is smooth. (Makes 2 cups of salsa.)
- For the eggs: Bring at least 3 inches of water to a simmer in a medium pot and stir in vinegar. Break each egg into a separate small cup. Fill a large bowl with warm water and set aside. Gently slide eggs into the simmering water, 1 at a time. Cook until whites are just set, about 2 to 3 minutes. Lift eggs out of the water with a slotted spoon. Place in a bowl of warm water to keep warm while finishing the dish.
- For the tortillas: Heat oil in a large heavy bottomed pan over medium-high heat to 350°. When oil is ready, add tortillas 1 at a time and fry until golden brown and crisp on both sides, about 1 minute. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate and season immediately with salt.
- To serve: For each serving, place down 2 corn tortillas, place 2 eggs on top, drizzle with salsa, and sprinkle with cheese. If desired, top with a dollop of sour cream and slices of avocado. Serve immediately.