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A traditional Mexican breakfast from the ranch of Angela, featuring fragrant Café de Olla, spicy huevos con chile (eggs in a blended chili‑tomato sauce), and warm homemade corn tortillas made from fresh masa.
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Huevos con Chile is a classic Mexican breakfast that dates back to rural farm households where fresh chilies and eggs were abundant. It reflects the Mexican tradition of combining simple, protein‑rich foods with bold, spicy flavors to start the day with energy.
In central Mexico, the sauce often uses dried guajillo chilies and fresh tomatoes, while in the south, people may add roasted tomatillos or use chipotle chilies for a smoky twist. Some regions serve the eggs over refried beans instead of tortillas.
Café de Olla is traditionally brewed in a clay pot (olla) with cinnamon and piloncillo, giving it a sweet, spiced flavor. It is served hot in earthen mugs and is a staple at breakfast gatherings, especially on farms and during festivals.
Huevos con Chile is a common breakfast for family gatherings, market days, and festive mornings such as Día de los Muertos or local fairs, where a hearty, quick‑cook dish is appreciated.
Authentic ingredients include dried Mexican chilies (guajillo, ancho), fresh red tomatoes, piloncillo for the coffee, and fresh corn masa for tortillas. Acceptable substitutes are brown sugar for piloncillo, canned diced tomatoes, or masa harina reconstituted with water.
Huevos con Chile pairs beautifully with fresh fruit, refried beans, or a side of queso fresco. For a fuller breakfast, serve with chilaquiles, avocado slices, or a simple salad of nopales.
Common mistakes include over‑cooking the eggs, which makes them rubbery, and not reducing the chili sauce enough, resulting in a watery texture. Also, failing to remove seeds from chilies can make the dish overly spicy.
Blending creates a smooth, cohesive sauce that evenly coats the eggs, ensuring consistent flavor and a velvety texture. Adding the eggs later prevents them from over‑cooking in the high heat needed to soften the chilies.
Yes, you can prepare the chili sauce a day ahead and refrigerate it in an airtight container. Reheat gently, then whisk fresh eggs and finish cooking just before serving for the best texture.
The YouTube channel De mi Rancho a Tu Cocina specializes in rustic, farm‑to‑table Mexican recipes that showcase ingredients grown or produced on the creator’s ranch, emphasizing traditional techniques and simple, wholesome meals.
De mi Rancho a Tu Cocina focuses on using ingredients harvested directly from the ranch, such as fresh corn masa and home‑grown chilies, and often shares personal stories about rural life. This contrasts with many channels that rely on store‑bought products and more urban kitchen setups.
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