SALSA DE HUEVOS RANCHEROS

     
     

 

 
  2 medium tomatos
2 tomatillos
1 fresh jalapeño chili
half an onion
2 garlic cloves
.5 t chili powder
.5 t cumin powder
salt
and pepper
cilantro
leaves (optional)
   
  1. Put the tomatos, tomatillos and chili into a baking dish or casserole and place under the oven broiler about 8" to 10" inches away.
  2. Roast and turn and roast until skin is blackened, and flesh is soft.
  3. Remove from oven, remove skins from tomatos and chili.
  4. Place all in food processor and pulse/chop until a chunky sauce forms.
  5. MEANWHILE, saute chopped onion and garlic in oil, adding spices when onion becomes transparent; do not brown.
  6. Add sauce and reduce by 1/3. Season.
  7. Use to make Huevos Rancheros, as a sauce for an omelet, or to cook leftover cooked chicken, pork, or beef in.
  8. Add some cilantro leaves at the end, if you like.

Adapted from Rick Bayliss