
Recipe
Chinese-style Huevos Rancheros
Egg and Tomato Stir-Fry with Tortilla Chips
4.8 out of 5
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.
Metadata
Preparation time
10 minutes
Cooking time
10 minutes
Total time
20 minutes
Yields
2 servings
Preparation difficulty
Easy
Suitable for
Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Nut-free, Low-carb
Allergens
Corn (in tortilla chips)
Not suitable for
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.
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4 eggs 4 eggs
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2 medium tomatoes, diced 2 medium tomatoes, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp ginger, minced 1 tsp ginger, minced
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1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp vegetable oil
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Salt and pepper, to taste Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 cup tortilla chips (50g) 1 cup tortilla chips (50g)
Nutrition
- Calories: 280 kcal / 1170 kJ
- Fat: 18g (5g saturated)
- Carbohydrates: 20g (3g sugars)
- Protein: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Salt: 0.5g
Preparation
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1.Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or frying pan over medium-high heat.
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2.Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
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3.Add the diced tomatoes and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
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4.Crack the eggs into the wok and stir-fry until the eggs are cooked to your liking.
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5.Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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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.
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