Mexican cuisine · Breakfast & Eggs

Huevos Rancheros

Fried eggs on corn tortillas with warm ranchero salsa – the farmer's breakfast that wakes you up.

Ingredients · for 2 servings

• 4 eggs
• 4 corn tortillas
• 4 tomatoes
• 1/2 onion
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 jalapeño
• 1/2 bunch cilantro
• 4 tbsp oil
• Salt, pepper
• 1 avocado (optional)
• 100 g black beans (optional)

Instructions

1. Roughly purée the tomatoes, onion, garlic and jalapeño.
2. Simmer the salsa in 1 tbsp oil for 8–10 min until thick and dark; season with salt and pepper.
3. Warm the tortillas in a little oil for 30 sec per side and keep warm.
4. Fry the eggs sunny-side up – the yolk should stay runny.
5. Spread two tortillas per plate with salsa and set the eggs on top.
6. Serve with the remaining salsa, cilantro and, if you like, avocado and warm beans.