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Chilaquiles Verdes with Fried Eggs

Mexico
2 servings | 25 minutes
Sources: Cross-checked against Rick Martínez, Bon Appétit, and Serious Eats
2 servings
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9 steps · 17 min of timed cooking
  1. Set oven broiler to high and place tomatillos, jalapeño, onion, and garlic on a rimmed baking sheet.
  2. Broil vegetables 6 to 8 minutes until skins char and turn soft.⏱ 8 min
  3. Transfer charred vegetables to a blender with cilantro and salt, blending until smooth green salsa forms.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  5. Fry tortilla wedges in batches for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and crisp, then drain on paper towels.⏱ 4 min
  6. Pour blended green salsa into skillet over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
  7. Toss fried tortilla chips into salsa, coating them for 1 to 2 minutes until warm yet still slightly crunchy.⏱ 2 min
  8. Fry eggs in a separate small skillet with a drop of oil over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until edges crisp.⏱ 3 min
  9. Divide sauced chips between plates, top with fried eggs, cotija cheese, and drizzled crema.
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Chef’s tip · Salt tortilla chips immediately after taking them out of hot oil so the seasoning bonds directly to the crisp surface.
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