Quick Eggs Poached in Salsa

Dipping corn tortilla in the poached egg broth

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5 from 2 votes

Quick Eggs Poached in Salsa

I make quick meals like these Eggs Poached in Salsa all the time -- and it's all based on what's in the fridge!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Servings:

Calories: 383kcal

Author: Mexican Please

Ingredients

1 cup salsa
1 cup stock
2-3 eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
smidge of lard, or oil (optional)
freshly chopped cilantro (optional)

For the Dippers (optional):

3-4 corn tortillas
refried beans
cheese
pickled jalapenos

Instructions

I had a single cup of this Roasted Tomato and Tomatillo Salsa in the fridge so that was my starting point, but keep in mind that you can use just about any Salsa for this recipe. If I was making the Salsa from scratch I would probably choose a tomato-only salsa like this Tomato Jalapeno Salsa.
Add a smidge of lard or oil to a small saucepan (optional). Add the salsa and cook briefly over medium heat, stirring regularly. Note: it's best to use a small, narrow pan for this recipe so there's enough depth to poach the eggs.
Add a single cup of stock to the salsa along with 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Bring this mixture up to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
Add 2-3 eggs to the mixture. I usually crack the eggs in a small bowl and then slide them gently into the pan. Cook for 4-6 minutes for runny yolks, or a bit longer for firm yolks. You can test their doneness by spooning one to the surface and giving the yolk a nudge to see how firm it is.
As the eggs cook you can build the dippers. There is lots of leeway on these mini-quesadillas so feel free to use what you have available. I put three corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat and added: a thin layer of these refried beans, cheese, and some diced Pickled Jalapenos and Onions. Once the tortillas are pliable I usually fold them in half and then cook each side until light brown spots are forming.
When you are happy with the firmness of the eggs (5 minutes for this batch) then serve up the broth and eggs in a small bowl and surround it with your freshly made dippers. Enjoy!

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