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Chorizo and Eggs

Cultural Context

Chorizo and eggs, or Huevos con Chorizo, is a beloved Mexican breakfast dish that showcases the vibrant flavors of chorizo sausage combined with scrambled eggs. Traditionally enjoyed in homes and eateries across Mexico, it reflects the country's rich culinary heritage and the importance of hearty breakfasts. This dish has gained popularity beyond Mexico, often appearing on brunch menus in various countries, celebrated for its savory taste and satisfying nature.

MexicanMXmain
15 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
2 medium red onions, sliced thinly
1 1/4 cup water
1 1/4 cup white vinegar
3 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp salt
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 serrano peppers, thinly sliced
1 shallot, thinly sliced
10 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 cinnamon stick
3 star anise pods
1 tsp sichuan peppercorns
1/4 cup red chili flakes
1 tbsp gochuharu seasoning
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp MSG
1 roma tomato, diced
1/2 white onion, diced
1lb chorizo of choice
6 eggs, scrambled and seasoned with salt and pepper

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey chorizo

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey chorizo is lower in fat, while ground beef is often more affordable.

eggs

🥗Healthier: egg whites

💰Cheaper: tofu

Egg whites reduce cholesterol, and tofu is a plant-based alternative.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor with fewer calories, while processed cheese is often less expensive.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers provide crunch without heat, and banana peppers are typically cheaper.

1

Prepare pickled onions by combining sliced red onions, water, white vinegar, sugar, salt, and red pepper flakes in a bowl and letting them sit.

2

Make chili crisp oil by heating vegetable oil and adding serrano peppers, shallot, garlic, cinnamon stick, star anise, sichuan peppercorns, red chili flakes, gochuharu seasoning, soy sauce, sugar, and MSG, then simmering until fragrant.

3

In a skillet, cook the diced white onion until translucent, then add the diced roma tomato and cook for a few minutes.

4

Add chorizo to the skillet, breaking it apart and cooking until browned.

5

Scramble the eggs in a bowl, then pour them into the skillet with the chorizo mixture and cook until just set.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingscrambling

Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Huevos con Chorizo
Local Name: Chorizo con huevos

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