Huevos Ahogados

Introduction:

Huevos Ahogados is a Mexican classic. This dish is very easy to make and it only takes a few minutes to prepare. Eggs poached in a simple tomato based Mexican sauce

This recipe serves 2.

Ingredients:

• 6 eggs
• 1/4 onion
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 16 oz can of peeled tomatoes, S&W "Ready Cut" is a good choice
• 4 ts chili powder
• 2 tbs cooking oil
• Salt
• Refried beans and tortillas optional as a side

Pre-cooking:

• cut the onion in a few chunks
• Use a blender to make a sauce out of the onion, garlic, tomatoes and chili powder. Add water if you need to

Cooking:

• Set tall frying pan in mid-high heat
• Add 2 tbs of oil to frying pan
• Add the sauce and let the sauce cook for a few minutes, stir a few times
• Taste the sauce and add salt as needed
• Now add the eggs, craking and dropping in one egg at a time. It doesn't matter if some eggs break
• Cook in low heat for about 10 minutes, so that all eggs are fully cooked

Tips:

Serve with refried beans and tortillas. Add any kind of chile to the sauce if you like

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