Red Chilaquiles with Egg

Crispy golden tortilla triangles tossed in a spicy tomato sauce that softens them slightly. The runny egg yolk coats the chips while the fresh cheese provides a sharp, acidic bite.

• Prep time: 15 min
• Cook time: 25 min
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 1157
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 103 g
• Fat: 69 g

Ingredients

• 8 piece Soft tortilla (for filling), made from corn ( cut into triangles )
• 4 piece Round tomato ( whole )
• 1 piece Yellow onion ( halved )
• 2 piece Garlic ( in skin )
• 1 piece Hot chili pepper ( seeded )
• 1000 ml Sunflower oil ( for frying )
• 4 piece Egg ( fresh )
• 100 g Fresh cheese ( crumbled )
• 4 tbsp Cream ( thick )
• 0.5 piece Red onion ( finely sliced )
• 1 piece Fresh cilantro ( chopped )
• 2 pinch Gray sea salt
• 8 piece Corn tortilla ( cut into triangles )

Instructions

1. Prepare the sauce base

   In a dry pan, roast the round tomatoes, yellow onion, and garlic cloves until the skin blackens and blisters. Remove the vegetables and blend them with the chili to obtain a smooth sauce with body.

2. Fry the tortillas

   Cut the corn tortillas into eight triangles. Heat the sunflower oil and fry the pieces until they are stiff and golden brown. Drain on paper to keep them crunchy.

3. Combine sauce and chips

   Pour the blended sauce into a skillet with a little oil. Reduce until it coats the spoon. Toss the fried tortillas into the hot sauce and mix quickly so they soak up the sauce without losing their texture.

4. Finishing and plating

   Cook the eggs sunny-side up in a separate pan to keep the yolk runny. Divide the tortillas onto plates, place the egg on top. Garnish with crumbled fresh cheese, a drizzle of cream, sliced red onion, and fresh cilantro.

Chef's tips

• Don't let the tortillas sit in the sauce for too long; they should remain 'al dente'.
• If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a bit of water or broth.
• The secret is in roasting the vegetables: they really need to char to develop flavor.

Storage

This dish does not keep once assembled as the tortillas will soften. Prepare the sauce in advance if needed.