Chinese-style Huevos Rancheros

Recipe

Chinese-style Huevos Rancheros

Egg and Tomato Stir-Fry with Tortilla Chips

Huevos Rancheros is a traditional Mexican breakfast dish that consists of fried eggs served on a tortilla with tomato sauce. In this recipe, we adapt the dish to Chinese cuisine by stir-frying the eggs and tomatoes and serving them with crispy tortilla chips.

Jan Dec

10 minutes

10 minutes

20 minutes

2 servings

Easy

Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Nut-free, Low-carb

Corn (in tortilla chips)

Vegan, Paleo, Keto, High-fat, High-protein

Ingredients

The original Huevos Rancheros is a saucy dish with a spicy tomato sauce. In this Chinese-style adaptation, we stir-fry the eggs and tomatoes with garlic and ginger for a savory flavor. We also serve the dish with crispy tortilla chips instead of soft tortillas. We alse have the original recipe for Huevos rancheros, so you can check it out.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 280 kcal / 1170 kJ
  • Fat: 18g (5g saturated)
  • Carbohydrates: 20g (3g sugars)
  • Protein: 10g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Salt: 0.5g

Preparation

  1. 1.
    Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or frying pan over medium-high heat.
  2. 2.
    Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
  3. 3.
    Add the diced tomatoes and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
  4. 4.
    Crack the eggs into the wok and stir-fry until the eggs are cooked to your liking.
  5. 5.
    Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. 6.
    Serve the egg and tomato stir-fry with tortilla chips on the side.

Treat your ingredients with care...

  • Tortilla chips — If you can't find tortilla chips, you can substitute with crispy fried wonton wrappers.

Tips & Tricks

  • To make the tortilla chips extra crispy, spread them out on a baking sheet and bake in the oven at 180C (350F) for 5-10 minutes before serving.
  • You can add some chopped scallions or cilantro to the egg and tomato stir-fry for extra flavor.

Serving advice

Serve the egg and tomato stir-fry with tortilla chips on the side for dipping and scooping.

Presentation advice

Arrange the tortilla chips in a pile on one side of the plate and spoon the egg and tomato stir-fry onto the other side.