Huevos Oaxaca Recipe

Huevos Oaxaca Recipe

  • Corn oil (for deep frying)
  • 6 corn tortillas, halved
  • 12 eggs
  • 4 large green onions, sliced
  • 2 jalapeños, very thinly sliced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons corn oil
  • Fresh cilantro sprigs
  1. Heat oil in heavy large saucepan to 375°F. Add tortilla halves and fry until golden brown and crisp, turning occasionally, about 2 minutes. Transfer to paper towels and drain.
  2. Beat eggs, next 5 ingredients and half of cheese in bowl. Crumble in 4 tortilla halves. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand 5 minutes.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add egg mixture and cook until just set, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. Divide among plates. Sprinkle remaining cheese over eggs. Stand 2 tortilla halves in each serving and garnish with cilantro sprigs.