
Peruvian Style Huevos Rancheros
A fusion twist using aji amarillo paste and sautéed red onions for a zesty kick.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Servings
3
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Corn tortillas
- 4 pieces Large eggs
- 1 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Aji Amarillo paste
- 1 cup Canned black beans, drained
- 2 pieces Roma tomatoes, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 cup Queso Fresco, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Red wine vinegar
- 1 pinch Salt and black pepper(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat one tablespoon of oil in a skillet and lightly fry the corn tortillas until soft but slightly golden; set aside on a warm plate.
- 2
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of oil and sauté the red onions over medium-high heat until they begin to soften.
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic and Aji Amarillo paste, cooking for 2 minutes until the paste is fragrant and the onions are well coated.
- 4
Add the diced tomatoes and a splash of red wine vinegar to the onion mixture, simmering for 5 minutes to create a chunky Peruvian sauce.
- 5
In a separate small pot, warm the black beans with a pinch of salt and mash them slightly for a creamier texture.
- 6
In a non-stick pan, fry the eggs sunny-side up or over-easy according to your preference.
- 7
Assemble by spreading a layer of beans on each tortilla, followed by a fried egg, and then a generous spoonful of the Aji Amarillo onion sauce.
- 8
Garnish with crumbled queso fresco and fresh cilantro before serving immediately.
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