Chilaquiles with Fried Eggs

Name: Chilaquiles with Fried Eggs
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 794 grams whole tomatoes, drained; 7 dried guajillo or New Mexico chiles; 9 larges 6 corn tortillas, quartered, or 36 large tortilla chips; 4 larges eggs; 113 grams cup crumbled queso fresco or mild feta; 4 servings Chopped fresh cilantro; 5 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 teaspoons honey; 0 teaspoons smoked or Hungarian sweet paprika; 4 servings Kosher salt; 4 servings Lime wedges; 113 grams cup shredded Monterey Jack; 4 servings Thinly sliced radishes; 4 servings Vegetable oil (for frying); 4 servings Finely chopped white onion

Chilaquiles with Fried Eggs is a gluten free and vegetarian main course. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains about 26g of protein, 23g of fat, and a total of 528 calories. If you have mild feta, onion, kosher salt, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the eggs you could follow this main course with the Rose Levy Beranbaum's Chocolate Tomato Cake with Mystery Ganache as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Place chiles in a medium bowl; cover with 2 cups boiling water.

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Water

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Let chiles soak until softened, about 15 minutes.

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Chili Pepper

Drain, reserving soaking liquid. Discard stems and seeds; place chiles in a blender.

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Seeds

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Add tomatoes, next 4 ingredients, and 1 cup reserved soaking liquid; purée until smooth.

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Tomato

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Add purée (it will splatter) and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, partially covered and stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes (add more reserved soaking liquid if too thick). Stir in honeyand season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm before using.

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Place a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet.

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Pour oil into a large skillet to a depth of 1 1/2". Prop deep-fry thermometer in skillet with bulb submerged.

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Frying Pan

Heat over medium-high heat until thermometer registers 350°F. Working in batches, fry tortillas, occasionally turning with tongs, until crisp, 2-3 minutes.

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Transfer chips to prepared sheet and season with salt.

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French Fries

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Preheat broiler. Toss chips and 1 cup sauce in a large bowl.

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Sauce

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Transfer half of chips to a large ovenproof platter or skillet. Scatter half of cheeses over chips. Top with remaining chips and cheeses, along with 1/2 cup more sauce. Broil until cheese is golden and melted, 4-5 minutes.

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