Huevos Rancheros with Tomatillo Salsa

Recipe courtesy Aida Mollenkamp

Show: Ask AidaEpisode: Eggs

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (7)

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Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 3 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 23 min

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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 and sliced avocado, optional

Directions

For the salsa: Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. When it shimmers, 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. (Yields about 2 cups 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 degrees F. 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.

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recipe Huevos Rancheros with Tomatillo Salsa
Alayne Baltimore, MD 04-26-2009
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Not so good
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

The eggs turned out very runny. If they had been scrambled, this meal might have been ok. I did use store-bought tomatillo... salsa, which was fine. I would not recommend this recipe.Read more
recipe Huevos Rancheros with Tomatillo Salsa
John Cincinnati, OH 02-21-2009
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Good as a salsa`
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I made the salsa and have tried it out in several applications. The tomatillos add a distinctive sharp note. When making the... huevos rancheros I found it better to add red hot sauce to round out the flavor. The tomatillo salsa is excellent by itself with chips.Read more
recipe Huevos Rancheros with Tomatillo Salsa
Michele Saddle Brook, NJ 01-04-2009
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Loved it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I just made this recipe today however, I did substitute "store bought tomatillo salsa" vs. making it from scratch because the... tomatillos didn't look very fresh at my local market. It's the first time I've fried tortillas and it was awesome! Read more
recipe Huevos Rancheros with Tomatillo Salsa
Jennifer Omaha, NE 01-04-2009
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Had I even ever SEEN a tomatillo before?!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've passed these sweet, green guys in the produce dept. all this time and never knew that I could have been making an... unbelievably, insanely delicious salsa. I don't know what "real" huevos ranceros is (I'm from Nebraska - can I get a pardon?) but this is g-o-o-d. And this, coming from a girl who doesn't typically like corn tortillas and a husband who doesn't eat eggs. We both enjoyed immensely! Note: my drop-the-egg-in-water attempt was a failure so I went fried (me and 2 yr old) and scrambed (husband). Avocado and hot sauce rounded this already great dish. Salsa note: We are currently dreaming up different foods we can drown out with our new found love, the green salsa! Fried potatoes and eggs wrapped in flour tortilla....Read more
recipe Huevos Rancheros with Tomatillo Salsa
Jim Belleville, IL 12-31-2008
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Good but..
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This is a good recipe but when you show a video of a family with a few children looking for ideas for eggs for breakfast, I... think you would consider recipes that children would enjoy. I didn't really see that in this show today.Read more
recipe Huevos Rancheros with Tomatillo Salsa
Anonymous 08-23-2008
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New-Wave-os Rancheros
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I am from California, and I have had Huevos Rancheros on many Sundays, which is tradition. This is a great looking recipe,... but is not Huevos Rancheros. Even in Mexico, it does not resemble this recipe. Don't get me wrong, I am not saying not to try this recipe, because it sounds great! The interpretation is creative. But I added more sauce, and sauteed tomatoes with onions, beans (black or refried), mexican potatoes, and more cheese. Now you have something like Huevos Rancheros.Read more