Japanese-style Huevos Rancheros

Recipe

Japanese-style Huevos Rancheros

Okonomiyaki Huevos Rancheros

4.7 out of 5

This fusion dish combines the traditional Mexican breakfast of huevos rancheros with the savory flavors of Japanese okonomiyaki. The dish features a crispy tortilla topped with a layer of savory cabbage and bean sprouts, a perfectly fried egg, and a drizzle of tangy okonomiyaki sauce.

Jan Dec
Egg Dish› Huevos rancheros
Cuisine of the Americas› North American cuisine› Mexican cuisine
Asian cuisine› East Asian cuisine› Japanese cuisine

Preparation time

15 minutes

Cooking time

15 minutes

Total time

30 minutes

Yields

2 servings

Preparation difficulty

Easy

Suitable for

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

Allergens

Eggs, Soy

Not suitable for

Vegan, Vegetarian, Paleo, Keto, High-carb

Ingredients

This Japanese-style huevos rancheros replaces the traditional tomato-based sauce with a tangy okonomiyaki sauce and swaps out the usual beans for a layer of savory cabbage and bean sprouts. We alse have the original recipe for Huevos rancheros, so you can check it out.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350 kcal / 1460 KJ
  • Fat: 18g (5g saturated)
  • Carbohydrates: 28g (6g sugars)
  • Protein: 18g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Salt: 2g

Preparation

  1. 1.
    Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2.
    Add the tortillas to the skillet and cook until crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  3. 3.
    Remove the tortillas from the skillet and set aside.
  4. 4.
    In the same skillet, add the shredded cabbage and bean sprouts and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. 5.
    Remove the cabbage and bean sprouts from the skillet and set aside.
  6. 6.
    Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. 7.
    To assemble the dish, place a tortilla on a plate and top with a layer of the cabbage and bean sprouts.
  8. 8.
    Place a fried egg on top of the cabbage and bean sprouts.
  9. 9.
    Drizzle the okonomiyaki sauce over the top of the egg.
  10. 10.
    Repeat with the remaining tortilla, cabbage and bean sprouts, egg, and okonomiyaki sauce.

Treat your ingredients with care...

  • Okonomiyaki sauce — If you can't find okonomiyaki sauce at your local grocery store, you can make your own by mixing together ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and sugar.

Tips & Tricks

  • To make this dish even more filling, you can add a layer of cooked rice or quinoa between the tortilla and the cabbage and bean sprouts.
  • If you prefer your eggs cooked differently, you can scramble or poach them instead of frying them.
  • You can also add additional toppings to this dish, such as sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, or crumbled queso fresco.

Serving advice

Serve this dish hot, with a side of hot sauce or salsa for an extra kick of flavor.

Presentation advice

To make this dish look even more appetizing, you can garnish it with a sprinkle of chopped green onions or a drizzle of sriracha sauce.

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